Philippines in January
January is one of the best times to visit Philippines.
Great time
High season
Tag - Lamig. Between December and February. It is dry season but with less heat.Excellent for travel to the Philippines, as temperatures are cooler, without being too cold. Rainfall should be minimal in this month.
Festivals in January
Sinulog & Ati-Atihan Celebration
Vibrant January street festivals in Cebu and Kalibo, among the country's biggest. Third week of January.
Where to go in Philippines
Manila (Luzon)Manila is the capital of the Philippines and its historic, cultural, and commercial heart, situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon island. The…
Puerto Galera Sabang (Mindoro Occidental)Puerto Galera is a municipality on the northern coast of Mindoro island, about three hours by road and ferry from Manila, and Sabang Beach is its most famous…
Coron (Palawan)Coron is a municipality in northern Palawan renowned for some of the world's best wreck diving — a fleet of Japanese warships sunk in 1944 now rests on the…
Tablas Binucot (Romblon)Tablas is the largest island in Romblon province in the Sibuyan Sea, known for its unspoiled beaches, marble quarries, and slow pace of island life largely…
Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)Dumaguete is the capital of Negros Oriental province on Negros island, often called the 'City of Gentle People' for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere and large…
El Nido (Palawan)El Nido is a municipality at the northern tip of Palawan, famous for its dramatic limestone karst cliffs, hidden lagoons, and some of the most beautiful…
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