Mindanao Weather in May

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

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Davao City General Luna Cagayan de Oro General Santos

Planning a trip to Mindanao, Philippines this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Mindanao in May

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Mambajao at 30°C (86°F) and very warm in Tagum at 33°C (91°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Tagum and 27°C (81°F) in Mambajao. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mambajao with an average of 82 mm (3.2 in) to heavy rainfall in General Santos with 279 mm (11 in).

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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 May

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

Temperature range in Mindanao (May)

Precipitation variation in Mindanao (May)

Davao City

In May 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 tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°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
92 mm (3.6 in)
166 mm (6.5 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
15 days
17 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Davao City →

General Luna

In May General Luna 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 tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
221 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
15 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in General Luna →

Cagayan de Oro

In May 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 poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
193 mm (7.6 in)
269 mm (11 in)
341 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
12 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Cagayan de Oro →

General Santos

In May General Santos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
279 mm (11 in)
314 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in General Santos →

Mambajao

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

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
82 mm (3.2 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
12 days
16 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
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 May extremes

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

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Philippines reached 42°C (108°F) in Clark on May 23, 2014.

Popular cities in May

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Davao City 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 166 mm (6.5 in)
General Luna 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 154 mm (6.1 in)
Cagayan de Oro 30°C (86°F) 24°C (75°F) 269 mm (11 in)
General Santos 31°C (88°F) 23°C (73°F) 279 mm (11 in)
Mambajao 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 82 mm (3.2 in)
Tagum 33°C (91°F) 25°C (77°F) 219 mm (8.6 in)

Mindanao weather in May: frequently asked questions

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

Expect unpleasant weather across Mindanao, Philippines in May. The popular destination of Davao City averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

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

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

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

Rainfall in Mindanao, Philippines peaks during May. Davao City averages roughly 166 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Mindanao, Philippines?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Mindanao, Philippines with overall tolerable weather in Davao City.

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

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