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Zamboanga City weather in January (Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines)

Planning a trip to Zamboanga City in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In January, Zamboanga City generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 29°C. But by evening, they drop to around 25°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Zamboanga City in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 120 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

With around 222 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Zamboanga City. January, February and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Zamboanga City climate page with graphs.

 

Zamboanga City, monthly averages in January

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 29°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 26%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 120 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 79%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 222 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Philippines in January

Find out more about the weather in Philippines in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Zamboanga City in January?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in January.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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