Northern Mindanao weather in December
December is a fair month to visit Northern Mindanao: highs of 29°C (83°F) and about 173 mm (6.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 25°C (77°F) and cloud cover 81% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (85°F). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is about as warm and about as wet; January brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 157 mm (6.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cagayan de Oro, the largest city in Northern Mindanao. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Northern Mindanao?
fair month Weather score 55/100.
December is a fair month in Northern Mindanao. The weather is usually best in Feb–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Northern Mindanao in December?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 173 mm (6.8 in) falls in an average December. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Northern Mindanao in December?
Days average 29°C (83°F) and nights 25°C (77°F).
Northern Mindanao weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 157 mm | 82% | 28°C (83°F) | fair |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 98 mm | 74% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 76 mm | 69% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| April | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm | 66% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 157 mm | 80% | 30°C (87°F) | fair |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 258 mm | 87% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 257 mm | 89% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 206 mm | 87% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 233 mm | 88% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 238 mm | 84% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 173 mm | 80% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| December | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 173 mm | 81% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Northern Mindanao in December
Weather can differ a lot within Northern Mindanao: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cagayan de Oro | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 173 mm | fair |
| Iligan | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 175 mm | fair |
| Mantampay | 26°C (79°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 175 mm | fair |
| NIA Valencia | 25°C (76°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 179 mm | fair |
| Gingoog | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 268 mm | least pleasant |
| Manolo Fortich | 27°C (80°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 200 mm | fair |
| Quezon | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 165 mm | fair |
| Maramag | 25°C (76°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 179 mm | fair |
| Ozamiz City | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 203 mm | fair |
| Don Carlos | 27°C (81°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 165 mm | fair |
| Oroquieta | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 204 mm | fair |
| Mariano | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 268 mm | least pleasant |