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Puerto Princesa in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Puerto Princesa in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Puerto Princesa, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Puerto Princesa in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Puerto Princesa in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +27°C during the day and approximately 2 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 21 rainy days in the month and around 75 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Puerto Princesa;

Average weather

☀️
+27°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+30°C
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

Going from a maximum of +29°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +28°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 25% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +28°C to +27°C.

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 +28°C to +27°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.

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.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+28°C+27°C+28°C
Min. temperature
+23°C+23°C+22°C
Max. temperature
+30°C+30°C+31°C
Rainfall
145 mm75 mm52 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
83%80%78%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
123
Cloudy days
488
Rainy days
262117
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +28°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +27°C. 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

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
Typically, there is a 74% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 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 galoshes.
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
🌧️
+28°C
2 January
☁️
+29°C
3 January
🌧️
+27°C
4 January
🌧️
+26°C
5 January
🌧️
+27°C
6 January
☁️
+28°C
7 January
☁️
+27°C
8 January
☁️
+28°C
9 January
☁️
+27°C
10 January
☁️
+28°C
11 January
☁️
+27°C
12 January
☁️
+28°C
13 January
☁️
+28°C
14 January
🌧️
+28°C
15 January
🌧️
+26°C
16 January
☁️
+27°C
17 January
☁️
+27°C
18 January
☁️
+28°C
19 January
🌧️
+27°C
20 January
☁️
+28°C
21 January
☁️
+28°C
22 January
☁️
+28°C
23 January
☁️
+28°C
24 January
🌧️
+27°C
25 January
☀️
+28°C
26 January
☁️
+28°C
27 January
🌧️
+27°C
28 January
☀️
+27°C
29 January
☁️
+28°C
30 January
🌧️
+27°C
31 January
🌧️
+27°C
In January 2023 Puerto Princesa had 2 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 11 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +28°C, with an absolute maximum of +29°C and a minimum of +26°C. 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.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Puerto Princesa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Puerto Princesa in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+28°C) and the highest in 2020 (+30°C). 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.

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Monthly weather in Puerto Princesa

Source of the data

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.