Davao City Rainfall & Precipitation: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights

This page shows the average amount of rainfall per month in Davao City. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average. Now, let’s explore all the details to give you a full picture.

Davao City experiences significant rainfall throughout the year, averaging 1766 mm of precipitation annually.

Monthly Precipitation Levels

The average number of days each month with precipitation (> 0.2 mm)

While rainfall varies throughout the year, each season offers its own charm. June brings wetter days averaging 190 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 rainy days.

In contrast, April experiences a drier climate, with about 92 mm of rainfall spread across 11 rainy days.

June, the wettest month, has a maximum daytime temperature of 31°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 32°C. For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, visit our Davao City Temperature page.

Annual Precipitation in Philippines

The map below shows the annual precipitation across Philippines. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.

Amsterdam Precipitation Compared World Wide

Davao City’s average annual precipitation is 1766 mm. Let’s compare this to some popular worldwide tourist destinations:

Boston, USA, experiences 1238 mm of annual precipitation, including significant snowfall during the winter.

In Shanghai, China, the annual average precipitation is 1347 mm, with a humid subtropical climate.

Melbourne, Australia, has 690 mm of rainfall annually, spread fairly evenly throughout the year.

Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, receives 1955 mm of annual rainfall, with a pronounced wet season from May to November, typical of its tropical monsoon climate.

How is Precipitation Measured?

Precipitation amounts are measured using specific gauges installed at weather stations, collecting both rain and snow and any other type of precipitation. Rainfall is measured directly in millimeters, while that from snow and ice is obtained by melting it. Automated systems often incorporate heaters to make this easier.

Information from these stations is transmitted via Wi-Fi, satellite, GPS, or telephone connections to central monitoring networks. This information is immediately updated and integrated into weather models and forecasts.

Interesting weather facts

• Mawsynram in India is noted as being the wettest place on earth, with over 11 meters of rain falling every year.
• In contrast, Antofagasta in Chile is among the driest places on the planet, getting less than 0.1mm per year, with some years recording virtually no rainfall.
• Nearly 1,650 thunderstorm cells are estimated over the planet at any given time.

For more detailed information about Davao City’s weather, including sunshine hours, humidity levels, and temperature data, visit our Davao City Climate page.