El Nido

Palawan Weather in January

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

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El Nido Puerto Princesa Anepahan

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

What to Expect in Palawan in January

Palawan, Philippines is a region in Philippines. January in Palawan generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Puerto Princesa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

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

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in El Nido with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Puerto Princesa with 114 mm (4.5 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Palawan 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 Palawan

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

Temperature range in Palawan (January)

Precipitation variation in Palawan (January)

Puerto Princesa

In January Puerto Princesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and high 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
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
209 mm (8.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Puerto Princesa →

El Nido

In January El Nido generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
49 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in El Nido →

Anepahan

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

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
189 mm (7.4 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
84 mm (3.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
5 days
3 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Anepahan →

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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 Palawan in January.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
El Nido 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Puerto Princesa 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Anepahan 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Palawan weather in January: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Palawan, Philippines in January?

Palawan, Philippines typically experiences pleasant weather in January, part of the season. Daytime highs in Puerto Princesa average around 29°C (84°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Palawan, Philippines in January?

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

Does Palawan, Philippines get a lot of rain in January?

Puerto Princesa typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 114 mm (4.5 in) on average across Palawan, Philippines.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Palawan, Philippines?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January offering mostly pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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