Davao City sits in Mindanao, which lies south of the Philippines’ main typhoon belt and sees far fewer direct typhoon strikes than Luzon or the Visayas, though the island still receives substantial rainfall from the monsoon and occasional tropical storms that do reach this far south.
The Philippines’ largest city by land area sits on Mindanao, which lies south of the main typhoon belt, giving it a comparatively lower typhoon risk than Luzon or the Visayas. Tropical Storm Washi in 2011, which caused catastrophic flooding in Cagayan de Oro despite Mindanao’s relative typhoon shelter, showed that even a storm well below typhoon strength can be devastating here, and radar remains an important tool for catching these less common but dangerous systems. Learn more: Flash Flood Warning Signs on Radar · Open the full Rain Map
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it raining in Davao City right now?
The map above shows recent radar observations over Davao City, Davao Region where coverage is available. Use the map legend and timestamp to interpret the imagery. A blank map over Davao City can mean no detected precipitation, missing coverage, delayed data, or rain too light for radar to detect.
How often does the Davao City rain radar update?
Updates depend on the radar provider and local network. Check the timestamp on the map for the latest available frame, and press play to compare recent observations. Radar imagery can lag conditions on the ground.
Can I see if a storm is heading toward Davao City?
Press play to compare recent radar frames over Davao Region and see the direction of detected rain. This can help you assess approaching showers near Davao City, but storms can grow or change direction; check your local weather service for forecasts and warnings.
Is this Davao City rain radar free to use?
Yes, completely free – no account, app download, or sign-up required. It works in any browser on desktop and mobile.
Rain in Davao City by month
Davao City gets about 2,124 mm (83.6 in) of rain in an average year. The wettest month is October, with 241 mm (9.5 in), and the driest is April, with 117 mm (4.6 in).
| Month | Average rain | Average temperature |
|---|---|---|
| January | 204 mm (8.0 in) | 26.7 °C (80 °F) |
| February | 133 mm (5.2 in) | 26.6 °C (80 °F) |
| March | 122 mm (4.8 in) | 27.1 °C (81 °F) |
| April | 117 mm (4.6 in) | 27.9 °C (82 °F) |
| May | 179 mm (7.1 in) | 28.3 °C (83 °F) |
| June | 218 mm (8.6 in) | 27.9 °C (82 °F) |
| July | 204 mm (8.0 in) | 27.6 °C (82 °F) |
| August | 193 mm (7.6 in) | 27.6 °C (82 °F) |
| September | 188 mm (7.4 in) | 27.8 °C (82 °F) |
| October | 241 mm (9.5 in) | 27.9 °C (82 °F) |
| November | 155 mm (6.1 in) | 27.7 °C (82 °F) |
| December | 172 mm (6.8 in) | 27.3 °C (81 °F) |
Long-term monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis). They describe the wider area around Davao City and can differ slightly from local weather-station records.