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Manila in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Manila in January and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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January

Weather in Manila in January 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Planning a trip to Manila in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +84°F and approximately 3 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 1 rainy days and 17 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Manila;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+64°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
17 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
27 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manila has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Manila in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Manila for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in January is +86°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +70°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +86°F to +90°F.

Is Manila warm or cold in January?

Manila is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +86°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +75°F to +75°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

January is the coldest month in Manila, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Manila in January

Manila weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+86°F+84°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+64°F+64°F+68°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+93°F+93°F
Rainfall
60 mm17 mm21 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
76%73%71%
Air pressure
1010 HPa1011 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
235
Cloudy days
252722
Rainy days
411
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F. As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 60 mm to 17 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 2 to 3.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Manila in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Manila is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Manila based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 39 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 19 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Manila wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 345 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Manila?

This is the weather in Manila in January 2023:
1 January
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+86°F
2 January
☁️
+83°F
3 January
☁️
+87°F
4 January
☀️
+88°F
5 January
☁️
+87°F
6 January
☁️
+83°F
7 January
☀️
+88°F
8 January
☀️
+86°F
9 January
☀️
+89°F
10 January
☁️
+88°F
11 January
☀️
+88°F
12 January
☁️
+86°F
13 January
☁️
+84°F
14 January
☁️
+82°F
15 January
☀️
+84°F
16 January
☀️
+87°F
17 January
☀️
+87°F
18 January
☁️
+85°F
19 January
☁️
+84°F
20 January
☁️
+85°F
21 January
☁️
+86°F
22 January
☀️
+89°F
23 January
☀️
+88°F
24 January
☀️
+87°F
25 January
☀️
+89°F
26 January
🌧️
+85°F
27 January
☀️
+92°F
28 January
☁️
+91°F
29 January
☀️
+91°F
30 January
☀️
+86°F
31 January
☀️
+89°F
In January 2023 Manila had 16 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +82°F. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 49%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Manila climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Manila in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+84°F) and the highest in 1998 (+89°F). The driest year was 1987 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1985 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manila in January:

Is January a good time to visit Manila?

January is a really good time to go to Manila. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Manila.

Can you sunbathe in Manila in January?

January is warm in Manila. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Manila rainy in January?

Manila is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Manila in January?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manila in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Philippines

Check out the weather for other cities in Philippines.

Monthly weather in Manila

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Manila, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.