Climate Insights for Zamboanga City

Philippines

Hottest
May
29°C peak84°F peak
Coldest
February
25°C low77°F low
Wettest
October
321 mm rain12.7 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in Zamboanga City is hot. The average annual temperature is 27°C and approximately 2,561 mm of precipitation falls per year. Zamboanga City receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zamboanga City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in Zamboanga City is hot. The average annual temperature is 80°F and approximately 100.8 in of precipitation falls per year. Zamboanga City receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Zamboanga City sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°5°10°15°20°25°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°FebMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°MarMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°AprMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°MayMax: 29°Average: 27°Min: 26°JunMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°JulMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°AugMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°SepMax: 28°Average: 26°Min: 25°OctMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°NovMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 26°DecMax: 28°Average: 27°Min: 25°
Max
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FFebMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FMarMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FAprMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FMayMax: 84°FAverage: 81°FMin: 78°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FJulMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 77°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FNovMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°FDecMax: 83°FAverage: 80°FMin: 78°F
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Min

Zamboanga City has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 4°C range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 29°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 25°C and an average of 27°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 3°C between highs and lows.Zamboanga City has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 7°F range. The warmest month is May, when average highs reach 84°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 77°F and an average of 80°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 5°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 155mmFebPrecipitation: 88mmMarPrecipitation: 154mmAprPrecipitation: 179mmMayPrecipitation: 204mmJunPrecipitation: 288mmJulPrecipitation: 270mmAugPrecipitation: 218mmSepPrecipitation: 261mmOctPrecipitation: 321mmNovPrecipitation: 224mmDecPrecipitation: 199mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inFebPrecipitation: 3.5inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inAprPrecipitation: 7.1inMayPrecipitation: 8inJunPrecipitation: 11.3inJulPrecipitation: 10.6inAugPrecipitation: 8.6inSepPrecipitation: 10.3inOctPrecipitation: 12.7inNovPrecipitation: 8.8inDecPrecipitation: 7.8in
Precipitation

Zamboanga City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 2,561 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 213 mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 321 mm of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 88 mm. That's 234 mm less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.Zamboanga City is a very wet location, receiving approximately 100.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8.4 in per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 12.6 in of rainfall. June and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 3.5 in. That's 9.2 in less than October, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 7km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 7km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 8km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 6km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 5mphAugWind Speed: 5mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Zamboanga City is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zamboanga City is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in May, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Zamboanga 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 Zamboanga 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
155 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
88 mm3.5 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
154 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
26 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
179 mm7.1 in
0 cm0 in
May
26 °C78 °F
29 °C84 °F
6 km/h4 mph
204 mm8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h4 mph
288 mm11.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
9 km/h5 mph
270 mm10.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
218 mm8.6 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
25 °C77 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
261 mm10.3 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
25 °C78 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
321 mm12.7 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
26 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
6 km/h4 mph
224 mm8.8 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
25 °C78 °F
28 °C83 °F
7 km/h5 mph
199 mm7.8 in
0 cm0 in