January · Philippines
Best time to visit Puerto Princesa in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Princesa in January
Average temperature 27°C, 94 mm of rain, about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 82% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
5.0/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 27°C
- Rainfall
- 94 mm
- Humidity
- 82%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 17
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
January in Puerto Princesa scores 5.0/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 27°C, 94 mm of rain, and roughly 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Princesa is the base for Palawan's underground river and island-hopping in Honda Bay.
January in Puerto Princesa: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
January averages 27°C (81°F) and humidity near 82%, so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.
Rainfall runs 94 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.5 hours of daylight.
It scores 5/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 6.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a packable rain layer, footwear you can get muddy.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? February scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Princesa in January?
- In January, Puerto Princesa averages 27°C, 94 mm of rain, and about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.0/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
- January earns a 5.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Princesa in January?
- Expect about 94 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 82% and there are about 17 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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