Palawan weather in January

Palawan, Philippines
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January in Palawan: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.

#5 of 12 months in Palawan · #305 of 897 destinations to visit in January · comfort 80/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

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Palawan climate normals — January

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low25°C / 77°F
Rainfall144 mm / 5.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days18 days
Humidity84%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 74°F
Sunshine9.3 h/day
Daylight11.6 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)35🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Palawan in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Palawan?
January in Palawan: warm, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Palawan on SeasonMap's comfort score (80/100).
What is the weather like in Palawan in January?
In January, Palawan averages a daily high of 28.4°C and a low of 25°C, with about 143.9 mm of rain over roughly 17.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Palawan in January?
Palawan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 35 in January.

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