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Mactan Island Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mactan Island, Philippines in January.

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Planning a trip to Mactan Island, Philippines this January? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mactan Island in January

Mactan Island, Philippines is a region in Philippines. January in Mactan Island generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Cebu City. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For specific regional insights in Mactan Island, Philippines, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From heavy rainfall in Mactan with an average of 163 mm (6.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Cebu City with 168 mm (6.6 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Mactan Island in January

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mactan Island

What is the weather like in January for some of the most popular destinations in Mactan Island, Philippines?

Temperature range in Mactan Island (January)

Precipitation variation in Mactan Island (January)

Cebu City

In January Cebu City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
239 mm (9.4 in)
168 mm (6.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
11 days
9 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Cebu City →

Mactan

In January Mactan generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
228 mm (9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mactan →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mactan Island, in Philippines.

In our records: Philippines January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Philippines in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Philippines dropped to -10°C (14°F) in Malapascua Island on January 16, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Philippines was 13°C (55°F) in Baguio on January 18, 1981.

Popular cities in January

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mactan Island in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Cebu City 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Mactan 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)

Mactan Island weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mactan Island, Philippines in January?

Expect pleasant weather across Mactan Island, Philippines in January. The popular destination of Cebu City averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Mactan Island, Philippines in January?

Cebu City averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in January, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Mactan Island, Philippines get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in Mactan Island, Philippines peaks during January. Cebu City averages roughly 168 mm (6.6 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mactan Island, Philippines?

We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Mactan Island, Philippines with overall pleasant weather in Cebu City. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, January provides pleasant weather in Cebu City. In contrast, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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