Weather in December in Mindanao
Planning a getaway to Mindanao this December and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Mindanao in December?
Mindanao is a region in Philippines. December 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 Socorro at 28°C to very warm in Tagum at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Tagum and 25°C in Socorro. 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.
Precipitation
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Talikud with an average of 124 mm to heavy rainfall in General Luna with 362 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mindanao in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Mindanao climate page.
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What is the weather like in December for the 5 most popular destinations in Mindanao?
Davao City
In December Davao City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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General Luna
In December General Luna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Cagayan de Oro
In December Cagayan de Oro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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General Santos
In December General Santos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Mambajao
In December Mambajao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Mindanao?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Davao City, December might be a good time to visit Mindanao. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March and April offering mostly pleasant weather in Davao City. On the other hand, the months of June and August tend to have unpleasant weather conditions.
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