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Davao Weather in August

Davao in August

The short of it: Davao in August averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 24 °C (74 °F), with 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain and about 12 h 21 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 24° · rain 174 mm · daylight 12 h 21 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Davao brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 24°, with about 174 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 21 min in mid-August.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Davao runs warmer than most and drier than most in August. Samal, 11 km to the E, is 1° cooler by day.

August in Davao, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 18 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 21 min
Average wind
8 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
SamalDavao Region11 km E32°23°160 mm
BiaoDavao Region14 km NW32°23°184 mm
WañganDavao Region21 km WNW31°22°209 mm
LasangDavao Region22 km NNE32°24°190 mm
SibulanDavao Region23 km SW32°23°164 mm
BaracatanDavao Region25 km WSW29°21°233 mm
AstorgaDavao Region25 km SW31°22°190 mm
PanaboDavao Region27 km NNE32°24°204 mm

The Almanac · Davao Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Davao by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January31°23°240 mm7 km/h11 h 45 min✦✦
February32°23°160 mm7 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦
March33°23°138 mm7 km/h12 h 4 min✦✦
April33°24°136 mm7 km/h12 h 16 min✦
May33°24°189 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦
June32°24°183 mm6 km/h12 h 32 min✦✦
July32°24°156 mm6 km/h12 h 30 min✦✦
August32°24°174 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦
September33°24°169 mm6 km/h12 h 9 min✦✦
October33°24°185 mm6 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦
November33°23°168 mm6 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
December32°23°190 mm6 km/h11 h 43 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Davao in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Davao in August?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 24 °C (74 °F), with about 174 mm (6.9 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Wet spells are common — about 174 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is August a good time to visit Davao?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Davao in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 21 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 43 min in December to 12 h 32 min in June.

Does it snow in Davao in August?

Hardly — August nights average 24 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Davao in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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