Best Time to Visit Davao City, Davao del Norte, Philippines
Month-by-month climate guide for planning a trip to Davao City.
Davao City does not have a month that clearly fits our sunny profiles. Its practical travel window centres on its warmest (May, 28.2°C / 82.8°F) and driest (March, 112 mm / 4.4 in) months. The drier stretch runs through February–April and July–August and November–December; the wetter half falls in May–June and September–October and January. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 26.7°C / 80.1°F in January to 28.2°C / 82.8°F in May, with rainfall from 112 mm / 4.4 in (March) to 202 mm / 8 in (June). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Davao City, Davao del Norte, Philippines's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Davao City's climate is broadly tropical. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| March | 27.4°C81.3°F | 112 mm4.4″ | Tropical |
| April | 28.1°C82.6°F | 140 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
| February | 26.8°C80.2°F | 139 mm5.5″ | Tropical |
No month at Davao City matches our sunny profiles. The three above are the driest-and-warmest fallback.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Davao City?
Davao City doesn't have a month that clearly matches our sunny profiles. The practical travel window centres on March (driest, ~112 mm / 4.4 in) and May (warmest, 28.2°C / 82.8°F). Because these are point values at the city, they can differ substantially from Philippines's national average.
When is the rainy season in Davao City?
The rainy season at Davao City, Davao del Norte runs through May–June and September–October and January, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 169 mm / 6.7 in. The wettest single month is June (202 mm / 8 in).
What is the driest month in Davao City?
The driest month in Davao City is March, averaging about 112 mm / 4.4 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 27.4°C / 81.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Davao City?
The least comfortable months for travel to Davao City — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, June, July, September, October, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 202 mm / 8 in in June, and the coldest month averages 26.7°C / 80.1°F.
Is Davao City climate different from Philippines overall?
Yes, usually. Our Davao City figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Philippines figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Davao City specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.