Mindanao Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mindanao, Philippines in August.

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Davao City General Luna Cagayan de Oro General Santos

Planning a journey to Mindanao, Philippines this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Mindanao in August

Mindanao, Philippines is a region in Philippines. August in Mindanao generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Mambajao at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Tagum at 33°C (91°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Tagum and 27°C (81°F) in Mambajao. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.

For specific regional insights in Mindanao, Philippines, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Socorro with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in General Santos with 229 mm (9 in).

Explore Mindanao by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mindanao - and find the best time to visit. (based on Davao City)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mindanao in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mindanao.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mindanao

What is the weather like in August for some of the most popular destinations in Mindanao, Philippines?

Temperature range in Mindanao (August)

Precipitation variation in Mindanao (August)

Davao City

In August Davao City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
175 mm (6.9 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
good
mixed
good
Climate in Davao City →

General Luna

In August General Luna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
185 mm (7.3 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
12 days
15 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
good
Climate in General Luna →

Cagayan de Oro

In August Cagayan de Oro generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
264 mm (10 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
219 mm (8.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in Cagayan de Oro →

General Santos

In August General Santos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
248 mm (9.8 in)
229 mm (9 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
less favorable
Climate in General Santos →

Mambajao

In August Mambajao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
174 mm (6.9 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
16 days
17 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
very good
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mindanao, in Philippines.

Popular cities in August

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mindanao in August.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Davao City 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
General Luna 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Cagayan de Oro 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
General Santos 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 229 mm (9 in)
Mambajao 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Tagum 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)

Mindanao weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mindanao, Philippines in August?

August in Mindanao, Philippines brings less favorable weather. In Davao City, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 25°C (77°F).

What is the average temperature in Mindanao, Philippines in August?

Daytime temperatures in Davao City peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in August, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

Does Mindanao, Philippines get a lot of rain in August?

Yes. August brings heavy rainfall to Mindanao, Philippines, with Davao City averaging around 182 mm (7.2 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is August a Good Time to Visit Mindanao, Philippines?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Mindanao, Philippines due to the typically mixed weather in Davao City.

On average, the best time to visit Mindanao, Philippines is in March and April with generally good weather in Davao City. On the other hand, the months of June and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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