Climate Insights for Davao City
Climate Overview
The climate in Davao City is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,008 mm of precipitation falls per year. Davao City receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Davao City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Davao City is hot. The average annual temperature is 81°F and approximately 79 in of precipitation falls per year. Davao City receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Davao City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.
Temperature
Davao City has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 24°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.Davao City has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 16°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 90°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 74°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 12°F between highs and lows.
Precipitation
Davao City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,008 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 167 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 235 mm of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 80 mm. That's 156 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Davao City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 79 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 6.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 9.3 in of rainfall. October and May also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is March, with just 3.1 in. That's 6.1 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.
Wind
Davao City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 7km/h in winter, 6km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 5km/h in autumn.Davao City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to be stronger during winter months, driven by seasonal pressure systems. The seasonal averages break down to 4mph in winter, 4mph in spring, 3mph in summer, 3mph in autumn.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Davao City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Davao City based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.