Bacolod City weather in January
Temperature, sea and sunshine in January: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in January
Good
Best time to visit: January – February
What is the weather like in Bacolod City in January?
In January, Bacolod City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a good month for a holiday in Bacolod City.
January compared
How the weather changes from December to February. Tap a month to open it.
| DecemberDec | JanuaryJan | FebruaryFeb | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 47 | 61 | 66 |
| Day | 29° | 28° | 29° |
| Night | 25° | 24° | 24° |
| Sea | 28° | 27° | 27° |
| Sun | 6 h | 6 h | 6 h |
| Rain days | 18 | 13 | 10 |
More details for January
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min06:10 – 17:44
- UV index
- 9 · very highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 22 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 71 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 3 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Manila
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %83 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %43 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %38 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in January
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Bacolod City in January: quick answers
Is Bacolod City hot in January?
Yes. In January, Bacolod City is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C and nights stay around 24 °C. On about 3 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Bacolod City in January?
Yes. In January the sea averages 27.3 °C – lovely and warm for swimming.
Does it rain much in Bacolod City in January?
Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 109 mm in total.
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Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences