Boracay · WinterMonth summary
Boracay weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 27°C
🌧 Rainy days
85% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Boracay in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.1/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Boracay in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Ideal beach temperature (27°C) — crowds still moderate Even in winter, Boracay enjoys 27°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 85% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 25°C | 27°C | 85% | 7.9 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 25°C | 27°C | 73% | 6.0 | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 28°C | 64% | 3.5 | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 30°C | 55% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 30°C | 70% | 3.6 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 26°C | 30°C | 88% | 7.0 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 26°C | 29°C | 92% | 10.6 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 29°C | 83% | 8.6 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 26°C | 29°C | 87% | 11.3 | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 26°C | 29°C | 92% | 11.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 26°C | 29°C | 92% | 9.1 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 25°C | 28°C | 95% | 11.4 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Boracay averages 27°C, 85% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
January vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -21%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Boracay in January
Is January a good time to visit Boracay?
January is an acceptable time for Boracay (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Boracay in January?
Yes, 85% of days see rain in January. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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