PAGASA: Cloudy skies, rain expected during Traslacion 2026; no LPA monitored

State weather bureau PAGASA said Wednesday cloudy skies and occasional rain are expected during the Traslacion on Friday, January 9, but no low pressure area is being monitored.

“Dito naman po sa Metro Manila, we're recommending po 'yung ating mga kababayan na dadalo na magbaon ng payong dahil paminsan-minsan magkakaroon ng mga pag-ulan,” PAGASA weather specialist Benison Estareja told Balitanghali.

(For those attending the Traslacion in Metro Manila, we recommend that you bring your umbrellas since there is occasional rain.)

“Generally, makulim ang panahon, lalo na po sa umaga hanggang sa tanghali at nandiyan pa rin 'yung medyo malamig na madaling araw,” he added.

(Generally, expect cloudy skies, especially in the morning through noon, with the early hours remaining a bit chilly.)

Currently, no low pressure area or storm is expected to enter the Philippine Area of Responsibility.

The annual Traslacion commemorates the transfer of the image of Jesus Nazareno from Intramuros to its current home at Quiapo Church.

The National Capital Regional Police Office earlier said that they hope to reduce the procession time to around 10 to 12 hours, compared to last year's, which lasted over 20 hours.

Nazareno devotees were also reminded to follow the directives of Quiapo Church and authorities for a safe and orderly Traslacion.

Expected temperature drop

The temperature in Metro Manila is expected to decrease to around 18°C to 20°C this January,  Estareja said.

PAGASA logged 24.4°C in Metro Manila on Wednesday, while the coldest so far in 2026 is 20.7°C.

Meanwhile, Benguet is expected to reach a temperature of 8°C to 10°C.  

“Yung Northeast Monsoon po natin inaasahang magpe-prevail pa po hanggang sa unang bahagi po ng Marso," Estareja said.

(The Northeast Monsoon is expected to prevail until the first half of March.)

“Pero 'yung lamig talaga na ating nararamdaman sa ngayon, posible magpersist po hanggang sa unang bahagi ng Pebrero,” he added.

(But the coldness we are experiencing could persist until the first half of February.) — Mariel Celine Serquiña/AOL, GMA Integrated News