January · Philippines
Best time to visit Boracay in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Boracay in January
Average temperature 26°C, 264 mm of rain, about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 84% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 26°C
- Rainfall
- 264 mm
- Humidity
- 84%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 24
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Boracay scores 6.9/10 for beach and coastal travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 26°C, 264 mm of rain, and roughly 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Boracay's White Beach and sailboat sunsets made it the Philippines' best-known resort island.
January in Boracay — middling scores, decent value
January averages 26°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.
264 mm makes this the wettest stretch of the year, though about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still appear — keep an indoor fallback ready.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.4/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? March scores 1.5 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Boracay in January?
- In January, Boracay averages 26°C, 264 mm of rain, and about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Boracay?
- January earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Boracay in January?
- Expect about 264 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 84% and there are about 24 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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