Puerto Princesa in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +81°F and roughly 2 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 21 rainy days with an average precipitation of 75 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Puerto Princesa;
Average weather
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+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+86°F
Max.
75 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
2 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
21 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Princesa has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Puerto Princesa in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Princesa for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in January is +82°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +84°F during the day and a minimum of +77°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +81°F.
Is Puerto Princesa warm or cold in January?
Puerto Princesa is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +82°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +77°F to +77°F.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is the coldest month in Puerto Princesa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Puerto Princesa in January
Puerto Princesa weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+82°F
+81°F
+82°F
Min. temperature
+73°F
+73°F
+72°F
Max. temperature
+86°F
+86°F
+88°F
Rainfall
145 mm
75 mm
52 mm
Wind
3 m/s
3 m/s
3 m/s
Humidity
83%
80%
78%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
Sunny days
1
2
3
Cloudy days
4
8
8
Rainy days
26
21
17
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +82°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F.As January arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 145 mm to 75 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 83% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in January, from 1 to 2.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Puerto Princesa in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Puerto Princesa is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Puerto Princesa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 74%, leading to total precipitation of around 209 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 36 mm, which is moderate rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 23 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Puerto Princesa wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 286 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 59% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Puerto Princesa?
This is the weather in Puerto Princesa in January 2023:
1 January
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+83°F
2 January
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+84°F
3 January
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+81°F
4 January
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+79°F
5 January
🌧️
+81°F
6 January
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+82°F
7 January
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+81°F
8 January
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+82°F
9 January
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+81°F
10 January
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+82°F
11 January
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+81°F
12 January
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+83°F
13 January
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+83°F
14 January
🌧️
+83°F
15 January
🌧️
+79°F
16 January
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+80°F
17 January
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+81°F
18 January
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+83°F
19 January
🌧️
+81°F
20 January
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+83°F
21 January
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+83°F
22 January
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+83°F
23 January
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+83°F
24 January
🌧️
+81°F
25 January
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+82°F
26 January
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+82°F
27 January
🌧️
+81°F
28 January
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+81°F
29 January
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+82°F
30 January
🌧️
+81°F
31 January
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+80°F
In January 2023 Puerto Princesa had 2 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +84°F and a minimum of +79°F. The average humidity was 85%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 70%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Puerto Princesa climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Puerto Princesa in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+82°F) and the highest in 2020 (+85°F). The driest year was 1991 with only 1263 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2876 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Princesa in January:
Is January a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
It’s always a good time to visit Puerto Princesa, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Puerto Princesa in January?
January is warm in Puerto Princesa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Puerto Princesa rainy in January?
Puerto Princesa is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Puerto Princesa in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Puerto Princesa 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.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Princesa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.