Month guide · Palawan · Philippines
Palawan in January
What January is really like in Palawan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
January is one of the best months to visit Palawan. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 7 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Dry season with breezy, sunny days and calm seas on the west coast; busy after the holidays.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 7
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in January
January is the 5th-warmest month in Palawan: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 7 of its 31 days. Compared with December (31°C (88°F)), January is about as warm; by February highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 January)
- About 06:26
- Sunset (15 January)
- About 18:02
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Transition (October–November). Rain gradually eases and seas settle; good value with improving odds for boat trips.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, January rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: January is one of the pricier months.
Events in January
January has no major recurring festival in Palawan, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in January
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Matinloc Island, El Nido
Hidden Beach and Matinloc Shrine
Bring water shoes; reaching Hidden Beach and Secret Beach means clambering over rocks in the shallows.
- Time needed
- Full-day tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Views
- Off the beaten path
Island · Bacuit Bay, El Nido
Snake Island and Tour B
El Nido's Tour B visits Snake Island, where a winding sandbar links two islands at low tide and a short climb gives a view of its curves, plus Cudugnon Cave, Pinagbuyutan Island and Entalula beach.
- Time needed
- Full-day tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Nature
- Views
- Photo spot
Beach · El Nido
Nacpan Beach
Go by scooter or tricycle in the afternoon and stay for sunset; the road is paved most of the way.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Kids
- Views
Beach · Corong-Corong
Las Cabanas Beach
A sunset beach facing Bacuit Bay at the southern end of Corong-Corong, with beach bars and a zipline that crosses the water to Depeldet Island.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Views
- After dark
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Palawan.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 23°C and 7 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is January a good time to visit Palawan?
One of the best months to visit Palawan. The other best months are February–April. Compare every month.
Palawan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is January a good time to visit Palawan?
It is one of the best months to visit Palawan. Dry season with breezy, sunny days and calm seas on the west coast; busy after the holidays.
+How warm is Palawan in January?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palawan in January?
Expect rain on about 7 days of the month.