Zamboanga Peninsula weather in December
December is a fair month to visit Zamboanga Peninsula: highs of 29°C (83°F) and about 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain on average. Nights average 27°C (80°F) and cloud cover 73% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 30°C (85°F). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with November, it is about as warm and drier; January brings highs of 28°C (83°F) and 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Zamboanga, the largest city in Zamboanga Peninsula. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Zamboanga Peninsula?
fair month Weather score 67/100.
December is a fair month in Zamboanga Peninsula. The weather is usually best in Jan–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Zamboanga Peninsula in December?
Some rain is normal: about 110 mm (4.3 in) falls in an average December. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Zamboanga Peninsula in December?
Days average 29°C (83°F) and nights 27°C (80°F).
Zamboanga Peninsula weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 99 mm | 73% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 74 mm | 65% | 30°C (85°F) | best |
| March | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 81 mm | 63% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| April | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 88 mm | 64% | 31°C (87°F) | best |
| May | 29°C (84°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 135 mm | 77% | 31°C (87°F) | fair |
| June | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 178 mm | 84% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 190 mm | 84% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 159 mm | 82% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (82°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 181 mm | 82% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 208 mm | 76% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (83°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 135 mm | 74% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| December | 29°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 110 mm | 73% | 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 Zamboanga Peninsula in December
Weather can differ a lot within Zamboanga Peninsula: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zamboanga | 29°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 110 mm | fair |
| Pagadian | 28°C (82°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 182 mm | fair |
| Muricay | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 203 mm | fair |
| Dipolog | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 189 mm | fair |
| Dapitan | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 189 mm | fair |
| Siocon | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 120 mm | fair |
| Recodo | 29°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 110 mm | best |
| Molave | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 203 mm | fair |
| Ipil | 28°C (83°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 182 mm | fair |
| Mahayag | 28°C (83°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 203 mm | fair |