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Davao in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Davao in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Davao in January 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Davao in January usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 0 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 25 rainy days with an average precipitation of 142 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Davao;

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+91°F
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

The temperature in January is +84°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +72°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 10% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +86°F.

Is Davao warm or cold in January?

Davao is typically warm in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +86°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +73°F to +73°F.

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.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+86°F+84°F+86°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+66°F+66°F
Max. temperature
+93°F+91°F+91°F
Rainfall
123 mm142 mm104 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
84%84%83%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1010 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
001
Cloudy days
567
Rainy days
262521
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as ok as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +86°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +84°F. 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

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
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 97%, leading to total precipitation of around 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 wellies.
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
🌧️
+84°F
2 January
🌧️
+82°F
3 January
🌧️
+83°F
4 January
☁️
+84°F
5 January
☁️
+86°F
6 January
🌧️
+89°F
7 January
🌧️
+80°F
8 January
🌧️
+80°F
9 January
🌧️
+83°F
10 January
🌧️
+83°F
11 January
🌧️
+84°F
12 January
☁️
+84°F
13 January
🌧️
+84°F
14 January
☁️
+83°F
15 January
🌧️
+87°F
16 January
🌧️
+87°F
17 January
☁️
+86°F
18 January
☁️
+88°F
19 January
☁️
+88°F
20 January
☁️
+86°F
21 January
🌧️
+84°F
22 January
🌧️
+79°F
23 January
🌧️
+79°F
24 January
🌧️
+82°F
25 January
🌧️
+80°F
26 January
☁️
+84°F
27 January
☁️
+87°F
28 January
☁️
+87°F
29 January
🌧️
+82°F
30 January
🌧️
+83°F
31 January
🌧️
+85°F
In January 2023 Davao had 0 sunny days, 11 cloudy days, and 20 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +84°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +79°F. 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.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Davao climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Davao in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1999 (+85°F) and the highest in 2016 (+89°F). 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.

Monthly weather in Davao

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.