SeasonMapCoron (Busuanga) weather in January
Philippines
January in Coron: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Coron · #320 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 85/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Coron in January
Other months in Coron
Coron's forum calls late February into March dry season, with regulars reporting good odds of clear skies and excellent water visibility for diving. It can feel considerably hotter than the numbers suggest once humidity is factored in, so regulars pack accordingly and plan water activities for the middle of the day when the heat is at its worst.
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Coron climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 28°C / 82°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 26°C / 79°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 32°C / 90°F | |
| Sea temperature | 28°C / 83°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 56 mm / 2.2 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 7 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 9.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.5 h | |
| Wind | 26 km/h / 16 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 36 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Coron in January
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsAmihan, the flat-water months, Christmas and New Year peak, Year-end break in Philippines(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Coron's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCoron's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Coron in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Amihan, the flat-water months
15 Nov – 15 May · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedThe northeast wind settles Coron Bay and the island-hopping boats run every day. Twin Lagoon and Kayangan are at their calmest, and also at their most booked.
- Holiday
Christmas and New Year peak
18 Dec – 5 JanChristmas & New YearCrowdedBook earlyThe dearest fortnight on the island and the hardest flights to get, since everything routes through Manila or Cebu on the same days the whole country is travelling. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Coron — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Coron?
Coron in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Coron?
- January in Coron: hot, a little rain, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Coron on SeasonMap's comfort score (85/100).
- What is the weather like in Coron in January?
- In January, Coron averages a daily high of 28°C and a low of 26.3°C, with about 55.5 mm of rain over roughly 7.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Coron in January?
- Coron has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 36 in January.
Other months in Coron
Compare Coron in January
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — January
Within 300 km: Boracay's Ati-Atihan on 12–21 Jan, and El Nido's Amihan, the calm months around 15 Nov – 15 May.