Davao Region, Philippines
Davao
Davao is a major city in Davao Region, Philippines, close to the sea. It has a population of about 1,848,947 (2024). The climate is classified as tropical rainforest (Köppen Af), with .
Now26°C
Best timeJan–Mar
Population1.85M
Local time01:41
7.07° N, 125.61° EElevation 13 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
Postal code8000October: high / low30° / 25°
Rain this month173mm
Sea this month29°
Best timeJan–Mar
Best: Jan–Mar. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.
Davao at a glance
Sunrise · sunset05:25 · 17:2111 h 56 min of daylightThe moon tonightWaxing gibbous86% · Moonrise 15:01Next holiday1 NovemberAll Saints' DayNext eclipse21 Feb 2027Penumbral lunar eclipse
Best time to visitJan–Mar
The months with the highest weather score
Warmest month30°C
Average high in April
Coolest month24°C
Average low in January
Wettest monthNovember
145 mm of rain
Driest monthMarch
97 mm of rain
Warmest sea30°C
June
How Davao has grown
People living in the built-up area (227 km² today), every five years since 1975; 2030 is the projection.
+333%382k in 1975 → 1.65M in 2025Weather in Davao
Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.
26°C
Today hour by hourCloudy · wind 4 km/h · humidity 89%
Today23 Oct29°27°6.4 mm
Sat24 Oct29°28°1.4 mm
Sun25 Oct30°27°5.6 mm
Mon26 Oct30°26°9.9 mm
Tue27 Oct31°27°2.5 mm
Wed28 Oct30°27°
Thu29 Oct30°27°0.5 mm
Fri30 Oct30°27°3.9 mm
Sat31 Oct29°27°4.4 mm
When to go to Davao
Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 43 | 44 | 44 | 42 | 37 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 35 | 38 | 41 |
| High | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 30° | 30° | 29° |
| Low | 24° | 24° | 25° | 25° | 26° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Rain (mm) | 135 | 111 | 97 | 120 | 159 | 188 | 147 | 176 | 173 | 173 | 145 | 117 |
| Wet days | 28 | 26 | 25 | 23 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 |
| Sea | 28° | 28° | 28° | 29° | 29° | 30° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° | 29° |
What's on in Davao
Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.
Outdoors around Davao
Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.
Davao Crocodile Park & ZooZoos
3.1 kmDavao Butterfly HouseZoos
3.1 kmSouth Pacific Davao Golf ClubGolf courses
5.2 kmApo Golf and Country ClubGolf courses
6.1 kmZafirah ViewViewpoints
7.9 kmGreen Mountain ViewViewpoints
8 kmCoral DiveDive site
1.4 kmSouth Shore DiversDive site
1.4 kmCarabao Dive CenterDive site
1.5 kmAngel's CoveDive site
14 kmNature around Davao
Wildlife in October
The birds and mammals of Philippines seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.
The sky over Davao
Earthquakes around Davao
The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.
Last 30 days20magnitude 2.5+ within 300 kmSince 1950486magnitude 5+ within 150 kmSignificant earthquakes on record66within 300 km
Strongest nearby since 1950
8.0Tamisan 61 km ↘1972 · 136 km
7.5Tarragona 22 km ↘2001 · 108 km
7.4Caraga 14 km →2025 · 121 km
7.3Manay 25 km →1992 · 127 km
Tropical storms · Davao
Universities and research institutes
University of the Immaculate ConceptionUniversity or college · founded 1905
University of MindanaoUniversity or college · founded 1946
Ateneo de Davao UniversityUniversity or college · founded 1948
Davao Central CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1948
Holy Cross College of CalinanUniversity or college · founded 1948
Rizal Memorial Colleges, The Rizal Memorial CollegesUniversity or college · founded 1948
Holy Cross of Davao CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1951
Philippine Women's College of DavaoUniversity or college · founded 1953
Brokenshire CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1954
San Pedro CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1956
Assumption College of DavaoUniversity or college · founded 1958
Davao Doctors College, Davao Doctors' CollegeUniversity or college · founded 1975
Davao Medical School FoundationUniversity or college · founded 1976
University of Southeastern PhilippinesUniversity or college · founded 1978
The Holy Child College of DavaoUniversity or college · founded 1981
Joji Ilagan Career Center Foundation, Inc.University or college · founded 1982
DMMA College of Southern PhilippinesUniversity or college · founded 1993
Philippine College of TechnologyUniversity or college · founded 1993
University of the Philippines MindanaoUniversity or college · founded 1995
Jose Maria College FoundationUniversity or college · founded 2002
Mapúa Malayan Colleges MindanaoUniversity or college · founded 2015
Lyceum of the Philippines-DavaoUniversity or college · founded 2019
City College of DavaoUniversity or college · founded 2020
International Management SchoolUniversity or college
Koinonia Theological Seminary FoundationUniversity or college
St. John Paul II College of DavaoUniversity or college
Towns and villages around Davao
Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.
Obrero1.2 kmSanta Ana1.5 kmCabaguio2.7 kmPequeno3.3 kmIpil3.7 kmMa-a4 kmBuhangin4 kmSanghay4.1 kmMatina Crossing4.7 kmCabacan4.9 kmUyangoren5.2 kmMatina Aplaya5.5 kmLanguan5.5 kmPampanga5.7 kmPangi6.3 kmTigatto6.4 kmLanang6.5 kmCabantian7.2 kmTalomo7.3 kmBancal7.4 kmMagtood7.5 kmCatalunan7.6 kmSasa7.6 kmOlas7.6 kmLapanday7.6 kmCatitipan7.7 kmCommonal7.9 kmPuan8.2 kmBunguyon9.3 kmBago-Aplaya9.3 kmPagamikan9.4 kmPakimikan9.5 kmIndangan10 kmCatalunan Pequeno10 kmBago-Inigo10 kmLibby11 kmPanakan11 kmMatina-Biao11 kmMandog11 kmDumuy11 kmBago11 kmGuianga12 kmNolum12 kmMintal12 kmLipidas12 kmLiang13 kmTacunan13 kmBaliok13 kmPungot13 kmBiao Tenda13 kmNew Daliao13 kmKumonal14 kmLapuy14 kmLobogan14 kmDaliao14 kmTibungko14 kmPiedra14 kmMag14 kmBiao14 kmToril14 kmTugbok15 kmSanta Cruz15 kmUla15 kmBiao Joaquin15 kmPiedad15 km
Davao from above
Around Davao22 places to see, do and reach nearby
Davao RiverNature0.8 kmMonfort Bat SanctuaryNature13 kmBinuling WaterfallsNature12 kmDumalag IslandNature6.8 kmSamal Island, Davao RegionNature15 kmTalikudNature19 kmArboles IslandNature12 kmMalipano IsletNature14 kmMount ApoMountain39 kmMount TalomoMountain33 kmMount TipologMountain33 kmCoral DiveDive site1.4 kmSouth Shore DiversDive site1.4 kmCarabao Dive CenterDive site1.5 kmM/B RCFMFerry port1.4 kmM/B EspaldonFerry port1.4 kmSamalPlace11 kmMalagosPlace24 kmWañganPlace21 kmBaracatanPlace25 kmInawayanPlace20 kmBatoPlace16 km
Postal code
8000
Getting to Davao
Francisco Bangoy International AirportDVO
6.9 kmGeneral Santos International AirportGES
127 kmCotabato (Awang) AirportCBO
155 kmM/B RCFMM/B Rocelcas
1.4 kmM/B EspaldonFerry port
1.4 kmPlaces near Davao
Places with a climate like Davao
Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Davao?
Based on 30-year climate normals, January, February and March offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Davao.
What is the hottest month in Davao?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 30°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Davao?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 29°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the rainiest month in Davao?
November is the wettest month with about 145 mm of precipitation on 28 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Davao?
The sea is warmest in June at about 30°C and coolest in February at about 28°C.
What is the postal code of Davao?
The postal code of Davao is 8000.