The best times to visit Mindanao for ideal weather are

January 22nd to February 11th

based on average temperature and humidity from NOAA (the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration). Read below for more weather and travel details.

 

 


Other Mindanao Travel Info

Weather in Mindanao

Temperature

Average temperatures in Mindanao vary barely at all. Considering humidity, temperatures feel hot all year with a chance of rain throughout most of the year. The area is far less temperate than some — in the bottom 1 percentile for pleasant weather — compared to tourist destinations worldwide. Weeks with ideal weather are listed above. If you’re looking for the very warmest time to visit Mindanao, the hottest months are April, March, and then May. See average monthly temperatures below. The warmest time of year is generally early April where highs are regularly around 92.9°F (33.8°C) with temperatures rarely dropping below 74.1°F (23.4°C) at night.

Mindanao Temperatures (Fahrenheit)

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Mindanao Temperatures (Celsius)

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“Feels-Like” Temperatures

The way we experience weather isn’t all about temperature. Higher temperatures affect us much more at higher humidity, and colder temperatures feel piercing with high winds. Our perceived temperatures factor in humidity and wind chill to better represent how hot or cold the day feels to a person.

Mindanao Perceived Temperature (F)

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Mindanao Perceived Temperature (C)

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Average Mindanao Temperatures by Month

Daily highs (averaged for the month) usually give the best indication of the weather. A significantly lower mean and low generally just means it gets colder at night.

Show Fahrenheit

Month Avg. High (°F) Avg. Mean (°F) Avg. Low (°F)
Jan 89.9 81.5 72.6
Feb 91.2 82.1 73.2
Mar 92.4 82.9 73.7
Apr 92.7 83.2 74
May 91.6 82.5 73.4
Jun 90.6 81.9 73
Jul 89.7 81.4 72.7
Aug 90.4 81.8 73
Sep 90.2 81.6 73
Oct 90.8 82 73.2
Nov 91.3 82.2 73.5
Dec 91.4 82.4 73.6

Show Celsius

Month Avg. High (°C) Avg. Mean (°C) Avg. Low (°C)
Jan 32.2 27.5 22.6
Feb 32.9 27.8 22.9
Mar 33.6 28.3 23.2
Apr 33.7 28.4 23.3
May 33.1 28.1 23
Jun 32.6 27.7 22.8
Jul 32.1 27.4 22.6
Aug 32.4 27.7 22.8
Sep 32.3 27.6 22.8
Oct 32.7 27.8 22.9
Nov 32.9 27.9 23.1
Dec 33 28 23.1

 


 

Precipitation (Rain or Snow)

If dry weather is what you’re after, the months with the lowest chance of significant precipitation in Mindanao are March, February, and then January. Note that we define “significant precipitation” as .1 inches or more in this section. The lowest chance of rain or snow occurs around late January and early February. For example, on the week of January 29th there is 1 day of precipitation on average. By contrast, it’s most likely to rain or snow in late July with an average of 5 days of significant precipitation the week of July 23rd.

When can you find snow in Mindanao? Weather stations report no annual snow. Please note that a value of 0 for snow in the graph below may either mean there was no snow, or that snow is unreported.

Chance of Precipitation

The graph below shows the % chance of rainy and snowy days in Mindanao.

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Snow on the Ground

The graph below shows the average snow on the ground in Mindanao (in).

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Average Rain and Snow by Month

Show Inches

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (in) Total Precipitation (in)
Jan 31% 0 4.8
Feb 31% 0 4.5
Mar 29% 0 4.9
Apr 35% 0 7.2
May 46% 0 10.3
Jun 59% 0 11.7
Jul 60% 0 14.1
Aug 45% 0 9.5
Sep 54% 0 12
Oct 44% 0 10.8
Nov 46% 0 7.5
Dec 33% 0 4.9

Show Centimeters

Month Daily Chance of Rain Average Snow Depth (cm) Total Precipitation (cm)
Jan 31 0 12.2
Feb 31 0 11.4
Mar 29 0 12.4
Apr 35 0 18.3
May 46 0 26.2
Jun 59 0 29.7
Jul 60 0 35.8
Aug 45 0 24.1
Sep 54 0 30.5
Oct 44 0 27.4
Nov 46 0 19.1
Dec 33 0 12.4

 

Humidity and Wind

Mindanao has some very humid months, and above average humidity throughout the year. The least humid month is March (70% relative humidity), and the most humid month is September (73%).

Wind in Mindanao is usually calm. The windiest month is March, followed by February and January. March’s average wind speed of around 4.4 knots (5.1 MPH or 8.1 KPH) is considered “a light breeze.” Maximum sustained winds (the highest speed for the day lasting more than a few moments) are at their highest in early to mid March where average top sustained speeds reach 7.4 knots, which is considered a gentle breeze.

Relative Humidity (%)

The graph below shows the average % humidity by month in Mindanao.

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Wind

The graph below shows wind speed (max and average) in knots.

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Average Daily Wind

Average Wind Speeds

Show Wind Speeds

All wind speeds are in knots. 1 knot = 1.15 MPH or 1.85 KPH.

Month Avg. Wind Avg. Wind Feel Sustained High Wind High Wind Feel
Jan 4.2 Light breeze 6.4 Light breeze
Feb 4.3 Light breeze 6.6 Light breeze
Mar 4.4 Light breeze 7 Light breeze
Apr 4.1 Light breeze 6.4 Light breeze
May 4 Light breeze 6.7 Light breeze
Jun 3.8 Barely noticeable 5.9 Light breeze
Jul 3.8 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze
Aug 3.9 Barely noticeable 6.4 Light breeze
Sep 3.8 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze
Oct 3.8 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze
Nov 3.9 Barely noticeable 6 Light breeze
Dec 3.9 Barely noticeable 6.2 Light breeze

Show Relative Humidity by Month

Month Avg. Relative Humidity
Jan 73%
Feb 70.9%
Mar 70%
Apr 70.4%
May 71.5%
Jun 72.6%
Jul 73%
Aug 73%
Sep 73%
Oct 72.3%
Nov 72.3%
Dec 71.3%

 

Is it Safe to Travel to Mindanao?

Our best data indicates this area is somewhat safe, but with extra warnings in a few regions. As of Dec 04, 2023 there are travel warnings and regional advisories for the Philippines; exercise a high degree of caution and avoid some areas. Check this page for any recent changes or regions to avoid: Travel Advice and Advisories. This advisory was last updated on Dec 04, 2023.


 

The Busiest and Least Crowded Months

The busiest month for tourism in Mindanao, the Philippines is August, followed by July and May. Prices for hotels and flights will be most expensive during these months, though you can save if you purchase well in advance. Tourists are unlikely to visit Mindanao in December. Those willing to visit at these times will likely find it the least expensive month.

Estimated Tourism by Month

 

Most Popular Months to Visit

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Tourists Seeking Accommodations

Tourism graph is based on Google searches for services used by tourists relative to the rest of the year. Tourism data for this area is extrapolated based on nearby areas. Displayed data is calculated relative to the peak, so a score of 60.6 in December means 60.6% of the tourists vs. August.

 

 

Overall Mindanao Travel Experience by Season

Spring (March through May)

Humidity and temperatures combine to make this season feel warm. Highs range from 92.9°F (33.8°C) and 91.3°F (32.9°C) with similar temperatures in the later months. Rain is very common with 9 to 14 days of significant precipitation per month. Spring is the second busiest for tourism, which makes it a good time for those looking for things to do.

Summer (June through August)

The middle-year months have very comfortable weather with high temperatures that are quite warm. These months see the most precipitation with 14 to 19 days of precipitation per month. June – August is the busiest season for tourism in Mindanao, so lodging and other accommodations may cost more than usual.

Fall (September through November)

Fall daily highs range from 91.8°F (33.2°C) and 89.8°F (32.1°C), which will feel very nice given the humidity and wind. It rains or snows a great amount: 14 to 16 days per month. Tourism is fairly slow during these months due to the weather, so hotels may be lower priced.

Winter (December through February)

Weather is perfect this time of year in Mindanao to be enjoyable for warm weather travelers. The average high during this season is between 91.9°F (33.3°C) and 89.1°F (31.7°C). On average, it rains or snows a fair amount: 9 to 10 times per month. These times of year are the slowest with tourists.

 

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