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Visayas Weather in January

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

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Considering a trip to Visayas, Philippines this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Visayas in January

Visayas, Philippines is a region in Philippines. January in Visayas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from warm in Boracay at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Carmen at 31°C (88°F). At night it cools down to 24°C (75°F) in Carmen and 25°C (77°F) in Boracay.

For a closer look at conditions across Visayas, Philippines, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Guimaras with an average of 71 mm (2.8 in) to heavy rainfall in Roxas City with 252 mm (9.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Visayas 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 Visayas

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

Temperature range in Visayas (January)

Precipitation variation in Visayas (January)

Boracay

In January Boracay generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°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)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
300 mm (12 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
9 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Boracay →

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 →

Panglao City

In January Panglao City 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
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
182 mm (7.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
10 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Panglao 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 →

Tagbilaran City

In January Tagbilaran City 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
192 mm (7.6 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
11 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tagbilaran City →

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boracay 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Cebu City 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 168 mm (6.6 in)
Panglao City 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 136 mm (5.4 in)
Mactan 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Tagbilaran City 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Dauis 29°C (84°F) 25°C (77°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)

Visayas weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Visayas, Philippines brings pleasant weather. In Boracay, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Boracay peak at roughly 28°C (82°F) in January, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Boracay typically receives notable rainfall in January, about 139 mm (5.5 in) on average across Visayas, Philippines.

Is January a Good Time to Visit Visayas, Philippines?

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Boracay, January might be a good time to visit Visayas, Philippines.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March and April offering mostly perfect weather in Boracay. On the other hand, the months of June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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