January is a popular month to ask about El Nido Beach because conditions can shift week to week along this coast. Expect the water near 15.0°C, with daily variation from wind, tides and recent storms. We refresh the live value from Open-Meteo Marine every hour, so the headline above always reflects the current state of the Sulu Sea.
El Nido Beach sea temperature in January — averages 15.0°C
The sea at El Nido Beach in Philippines averages 15.0°C during January, based on long-run climatology for the Sulu Sea. Use the live reading below for today's actual water and the monthly grid to compare with the rest of the year.
Average sea · January
15.0°C
mild · Fair
Live water now
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Recommended wetsuit
4/3mm fullsuit
At 15.0°C you need a 4/3mm fullsuit, and many surfers add neoprene boots.
Monthly comparison
Cool — short dips or a shorty wetsuit · El Nido Beach
Can you swim at El Nido Beach in June? — 22.0°C water22.0°CCan you swim at El Nido Beach in July? — 25.0°C water25.0°CCan you swim at El Nido Beach in August? — 26.0°C water26.0°CCan you swim at El Nido Beach in September? — 24.0°C water24.0°CCan you swim at El Nido Beach in October? — 21.0°C water21.0°CCan you swim at El Nido Beach in November? — 18.0°C water18.0°C
Frequently asked questions
What is the average sea temperature at El Nido Beach in January?
El Nido Beach averages 15.0°C in January, based on long-run climatology for the Sulu Sea.
Is the sea warm enough to swim at El Nido Beach in January?
Not without thermal protection — a wetsuit is recommended at 15.0°C.
Do I need a wetsuit at El Nido Beach in January?
A 3/2 mm wetsuit makes longer swims comfortable.