Mindanao Weather in January

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

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Davao City General Luna Cagayan de Oro General Santos

Considering a trip to Mindanao, Philippines this January and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Mindanao in January

Mindanao, Philippines 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 (82°F) to very warm in Tagum at 31°C (88°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Tagum and 25°C (77°F) 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.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Mindanao, Philippines, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Davao City with an average of 154 mm (6.1 in) to heavy rainfall in Socorro with 449 mm (18 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 January

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 January for some of the most popular destinations in Mindanao, Philippines?

Temperature range in Mindanao (January)

Precipitation variation in Mindanao (January)

Davao City

In January Davao City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
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
128 mm (5 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
12 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Davao City →

General Luna

In January General Luna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
362 mm (14 in)
383 mm (15 in)
309 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
24 days
20 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in General Luna →

Cagayan de Oro

In January Cagayan de Oro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
245 mm (9.6 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
224 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
10 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Cagayan de Oro →

General Santos

In January 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 unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
31°C (88°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
192 mm (7.6 in)
189 mm (7.4 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
10 days
9 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in General Santos →

Mambajao

In January Mambajao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« December
January
February »
December
January
February
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
195 mm (7.7 in)
215 mm (8.5 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
17 days
13 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Mambajao →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mindanao, in Philippines.

In our records: Philippines January extremes

Notable January records observed across cities in Philippines in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • Based on our data, the coldest January night in Philippines dropped to -10°C (14°F) in Malapascua Island on January 16, 2008.
  • In our records, the coldest January daytime high in Philippines was 13°C (55°F) in Baguio on January 18, 1981.

Popular cities in January

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Davao City 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
General Luna 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 383 mm (15 in)
Cagayan de Oro 29°C (84°F) 23°C (73°F) 244 mm (9.6 in)
General Santos 30°C (86°F) 22°C (72°F) 189 mm (7.4 in)
Mambajao 28°C (82°F) 25°C (77°F) 215 mm (8.5 in)
Tagum 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 232 mm (9.1 in)

Mindanao weather in January: frequently asked questions

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

January in Mindanao, Philippines brings unpleasant weather. In Davao City, daytime temperatures are typically around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

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

Average temperatures in Mindanao, Philippines during January range from a nighttime low near 24°C (75°F) to a daytime high around 30°C (86°F) in Davao City.

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

Yes, January tends to be a wetter month in Mindanao, Philippines. Average rainfall in Davao City sits around 154 mm (6.1 in).

Is January a Good Time to Visit Mindanao, Philippines?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Davao City, January might be a good time to visit Mindanao, Philippines. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, March and April provide tolerable weather in Davao City. The weather in June and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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