January · Philippines
Best time to visit El Nido in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in El Nido in January
Average temperature 27°C, 66 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 81% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
8.5/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 81%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in El Nido scores 8.5/10 for beach and coastal travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 27°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
El Nido's limestone cliffs, lagoons and hidden beaches sit at the top of Palawan.
January in El Nido — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Days in January average 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 81% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.4 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for El Nido at 8.5/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.7/10.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer.
Expect peak pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in El Nido in January?
- In January, El Nido averages 27°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit El Nido?
- January earns a 8.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in El Nido in January?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 81% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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