Davao
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Davao month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Davao are typically July, August and September, with average daytime highs around 29–30°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 24°C), and May the wettest (about 346 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29.5 | 24.1 | 266 | 9.1 |
| February | 29.8 | 24.0 | 185 | 9.9 |
| March | 30.7 | 24.2 | 233 | 10.4 |
| April | 30.9 | 24.6 | 243 | 10.4 |
| May | 30.1 | 24.8 | 346 | 9.9 |
| June | 29.4 | 24.5 | 283 | 9.5 |
| July | 29.3 | 24.4 | 177 | 9.3 |
| August | 29.6 | 24.5 | 157 | 9.7 |
| September | 29.8 | 24.5 | 172 | 9.5 |
| October | 30.0 | 24.5 | 248 | 9.3 |
| November | 30.2 | 24.5 | 260 | 9.3 |
| December | 29.8 | 24.4 | 231 | 9.1 |
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- Davao City – Love Philippines
- Best Tourist Spots in Davao City: 16 Attractions You Must Visit
- Wikidata structured records for Davao
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01 · OverviewDavao, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Davao took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Davao
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Davao
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Davao
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Davao
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Davao
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Davao
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01 · Q&AWhere is Davao located and what are its coordinates?
Davao is situated in Philippines at geographic coordinates 7.0731, 125.6128, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Davao?
Davao has a recorded population of approximately 1,848,947 and observes the Asia/Manila time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Davao?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Davao include Tagalog, EN-PH, FIL, CEB, ILO, HIL, WAR, PAM, BIK, BCL, PAG, MRW, TSG, MDH, CBK, KRJ, SGD, MSB, AKL, IBG, YKA, MTA, ABX, with PHP used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Davao?
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