Northern Samar Weather in January

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Northern Samar, Philippines in January.

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Are you planning a trip a to Northern Samar, Philippines in January and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Northern Samar in January

Northern Samar, Philippines is a region in Philippines. January in Northern Samar generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) in Catarman. During this period, Catarman experiences its coolest temperatures annually.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Northern Samar, Philippines, check out the map below.

Precipitation

January is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 181 mm (7.1 in) in Catarman.

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Best Places to Visit in Northern Samar in January

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Northern Samar.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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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 Northern Samar

What is the weather like in January for the most popular destinonation in Northern Samar, Philippines?

Catarman

In January Catarman generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
258 mm (10 in)
181 mm (7.1 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
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Climate in Catarman →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northern Samar, 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.

Northern Samar weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northern Samar, Philippines in January?

Expect poor weather across Northern Samar, Philippines in January. The popular destination of Catarman averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 24°C (75°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Northern Samar, Philippines in January?

Daytime temperatures in Catarman peak at roughly 30°C (86°F) in January, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Northern Samar, Philippines get a lot of rain in January?

Rainfall in Northern Samar, Philippines peaks during January. Catarman averages roughly 181 mm (7.1 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Northern Samar, Philippines?

In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Northern Samar, Philippines with often unpleasant weather in Catarman.

Generally speaking, February, March and April provide unpleasant weather in Catarman.

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