If you plan to visit Davao in January, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 0 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 25 rainy days in the month and around 142 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
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January is usually the coldest month of the year in Davao;
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+19°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
142 mm
Total precipitation
84%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
25 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Davao has OK weather in January.
Average temperature in Davao in January
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Davao for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +32°C during the day to a minimum of +22°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +30°C.
Is Davao warm or cold in January?
Davao is typically warm in January.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +30°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +23°C to +23°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
January is the coldest month in Davao, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Davao in January
Davao weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
December
January
February
Avg. temperature
+30°C
+29°C
+30°C
Min. temperature
+19°C
+19°C
+19°C
Max. temperature
+34°C
+33°C
+33°C
Rainfall
123 mm
142 mm
104 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
84%
84%
83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1010 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
0
0
1
Cloudy days
5
6
7
Rainy days
26
25
21
Snowy days
0
0
0
January weather is still as ok as in December.It’s getting colder in January. From +30°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +29°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 123 mm to 142 mm.Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 84%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.
February brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Davao in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Davao is gradually decreasing during January, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Davao based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 297 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 52 mm, which is considered heavy rain.January is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Davao wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 249 mm of rainfall per day. March, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 71% chance of precipitation and 91 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last January in Davao?
This is the weather in Davao in January 2023:
1 January
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+29°C
2 January
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+28°C
3 January
🌧️
+29°C
4 January
☁️
+29°C
5 January
☁️
+30°C
6 January
🌧️
+32°C
7 January
🌧️
+27°C
8 January
🌧️
+27°C
9 January
🌧️
+28°C
10 January
🌧️
+29°C
11 January
🌧️
+29°C
12 January
☁️
+29°C
13 January
🌧️
+29°C
14 January
☁️
+28°C
15 January
🌧️
+30°C
16 January
🌧️
+30°C
17 January
☁️
+30°C
18 January
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+31°C
19 January
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+31°C
20 January
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+30°C
21 January
🌧️
+29°C
22 January
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+26°C
23 January
🌧️
+26°C
24 January
🌧️
+28°C
25 January
🌧️
+27°C
26 January
☁️
+29°C
27 January
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+31°C
28 January
☁️
+31°C
29 January
🌧️
+28°C
30 January
🌧️
+28°C
31 January
🌧️
+30°C
In January 2023 Davao had 0 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +32°C and a minimum of +26°C. The average humidity was 87%, with a maximum of 98% and a minimum of 62%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 3 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in January?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Davao climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Davao in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+30°C) and the highest in 2016 (+32°C). The driest year was 1998 with only 1221 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2023 with 3237 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Davao in January:
Is January a good time to visit Davao?
It’s always a good time to visit Davao, but the weather is changeable in January, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Davao in January?
January is warm in Davao. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Davao rainy in January?
Davao is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Davao in January?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Davao in January, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Philippines
Check out the weather for other cities in Philippines.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Davao, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.