Weather in January in Mindanao
Thinking about venturing to Mindanao this January and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Mindanao in January?
Mindanao is a region in Philippines. January 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 28°C to very warm in Tagum at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Tagum and 25°C in Mambajao. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Davao City with an average of 154 mm to heavy rainfall in Socorro with 449 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mindanao in January, 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 January for the 5 most popular destinations in Mindanao?
Davao City
In January Davao City generally has 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 January General Luna 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 poor that month.
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Cagayan de Oro
In January 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 January General Santos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°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 January Mambajao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is January the best time to visit Mindanao?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Davao City, January might be a good time to visit Mindanao. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, March and April provide pleasant weather in Davao City. The weather in June and August, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.
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