Weather in January in Palawan
Planning a journey to Palawan this January and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Palawan in January?
Palawan 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 and nighttime temperatures around 25°C 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.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in El Nido with an average of 63 mm to high rainfall in Puerto Princesa with 114 mm.For specific regional insights in Palawan for January, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Palawan climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in January for the 2 most popular destinations in Palawan?
Puerto Princesa
In January Puerto Princesa generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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El Nido
In January El Nido generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Palawan?
We believe that January is one of the best times to visit Palawan 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, February and April offering mostly pleasant weather in Puerto Princesa. In contrast, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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