The Philippines is one of the famous holiday destinations among the tourist. One of the most popular tourist destinations in the Philippines is in Davao City. A highly urbanized city located in the island of Mindanao, the city is the most populous city in the country of Philippine outside Metro Manila and in Mindanao. Davao is also home to the highest mountain in the Philippines, which is Mount Apo.

Best time to fly from Butuan to Davao

The climate in Davao is tropical year-round with an average temperature of 29-35 degrees Celsius. Davao or Philippines has only two seasons, which is wet and dry seasons where rainfall can be heavy during the wet or monsoon season and humidity during the hotter months can be high. The best time to visit Davao would be between December to February when the weather is warmer with occasional showers. During this season, the sun shines bright, resulting in clear skies with the winds blow gently suitable for outdoor activities. The off-peak season is between July to September where the climate during that season is unpredictable and typhoons can sometimes occur anytime. It is advisable for visitors to check the weather reports before going to this town. During this season you will find better flight tickets and hotel deals.

Main airports available in Butuan and Davao

Bancasi Airport – The Bancasi Airport is an airport that served the city of Butuan and its surrounding region. It is also known as “Tugpahanan sa Bancasi” or “Tugpahanan hong Bancasi” in the local tongue. The airport is located in the province of Agusan del Norte where it is the only airport and coincidentally, the largest airport in Caraga. The airlines that operate in this airport are Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines. Bancasi Airport has various shops and food stalls for you to visit while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in Bancasi Airport for visitors.

Francisco Bangoy International Airport – The Francisco Bangoy International Airport is an airport that connects the city of Davao with the outside world. The airport is located in Catitipan, Barangay Buhangin, Davao. The airlines that operate in this airport is Cebu Pacific, Cathay Dragon, Philippine AirAsia, SilkAir, Philippine Airlines, XiamenAir and Qatar Airways. This airport consists of one main passenger terminals. The Francisco Bangoy International Airport has many interesting shops and eateries within the airport so you can shop or dine in while waiting for your plane to arrive or depart. For your convenience, it is easy for you to go in and out of the airport due to many types of transportation available in the Francisco Bangoy International Airport for the visitors.

Climate pattern in Butuan and Davao

Davao’s climate is under the hot sun for most of the time. Usually, it will be warm and sunny throughout the years with little rains except for the typhoon season which the weather can be unpredictable with heavy rains and thunderstorms. The average maximum temperature in Davao is around 27 to 33 degree Celsius, while the average minimum is to 20 and 24 degree Celsius. The month of December to February will be the peak season for tourism due to warm and pleasant climate compared to the rest of the year. If you plan to visit Davao during this season, it is advised to make sure that you booked your flight and hotel as early as possible for fear of both of these amenities filled up quickly due to massive demand.

Highlights attractions in Davao

• Mount Apo – Mount Apo is a stratovolcano on the island of Mindanao, Philippine. It is the highest mountain in the Archipelago of Philippine with an elevation of approximately 3000 meters above the sea level. The peak of the mountain overlooks the Davao City where Don Joaquin Rajal conquered the peak in 1880. The mountain was said to be named after a nobleman by the name of Apong who was tragically killed while mediating the battle between two suitors for his daughter's hand in marriage. The mountain is also a top-rated hiking destination with many varieties of flora and fauna hidden in the jungle on the way up to the summit, just waiting for hikers to discover them on their way up.
• Crocodile Park – Located not far from the town of Davao is the stunning and interesting Crocodile Park. The park essentially is a small zoo and crocodile farm with various outdoor habitats on display in the park. There is also live wildlife shows and also educational exhibits on the park as well. The is the best place for animal lovers to spend the day admiring God’s beautiful creature and perhaps spend quality time together with families and friends.
• D' Bone Collector Museum – Located in the heart of Davao City, D' Bone Collector Museum is a museum that specializes in the preserved skeleton of various animals. Here, you can get a tour guide to guide you through the exhibits, explaining the deep history behind every fossilized remain and preserved skeleton of the various animal in the museum. This is the best place for those who would like to deepen their knowledge of the animal kingdom and in a fun and enlightening way.