Mindanao Weather & Climate: Philippines

Climate by month across Mindanao, Philippines, average temperatures, rainfall and the best time to visit.

Climate overview of Mindanao

When planning a visit to Mindanao in Philippines, it helps to know that temperatures typically range from 29°C (84°F) in January up to 32°C (90°F) during the peak of April. Our detailed climate overview is based on data from Davao City, the region's most well-known city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.

Year-round, Mindanao, especially Davao City, sees high temperatures, with maximum averages consistently above 29°C (84°F).

The hottest season always takes place in April, May and October.

When it comes to rainfall, Mindanao sees significant variations throughout the year. June tends to be the wettest, receiving 190 mm (7.5 in) of rain, while April is much drier with just 91 mm (3.6 in).

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Davao City General Luna Cagayan de Oro General Santos Mambajao Tagum
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Average daily temperature, monthly rainfall & sunshine hours across cities.

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Average daytime and nighttime temperatures, yearly rainfall and sunshine.

Davao City 30°C (86°F) 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 25°C (77°F) 1766 mm (70 in)
General Luna 28°C (82°F) 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 27°C (81°F) 2816 mm (111 in)
Cagayan de Oro 29°C (84°F) 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 24°C (75°F) 2927 mm (115 in)
General Santos 30°C (86°F) 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 23°C (73°F) 2658 mm (105 in)
Mambajao 28°C (82°F) 30°C (86°F) 25°C (77°F) 27°C (81°F) 1883 mm (74 in)
Tagum 31°C (88°F) 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 25°C (77°F) 2252 mm (89 in)

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