DAVAO CITY — Much of Mindanao will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms from Wednesday morning until early Thursday as the Easterlies continue to affect the region, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) said in its latest regional weather forecast issued at 5:00 a.m. on December 24, 2025.
According to PAGASA’s Mindanao Regional Services Division (MINPRSD), the prevailing Easterlies—warm and humid winds blowing from the Pacific—will trigger localized thunderstorms, particularly in the afternoon and evening. While no major weather disturbance is expected, authorities cautioned that severe thunderstorms may still result in possible flash floods or landslides in low-lying and mountainous areas.
Across the Zamboanga Peninsula, including Zamboanga City, Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay, and Isabela City, residents can expect intermittent rainshowers with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 32°C. Winds will remain light to moderate from the northeast, while coastal waters will be slight to moderate, with wave heights between 0.6 and 2.5 meters.
Northern Mindanao provinces such as Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del Norte, Misamis Occidental, and Misamis Oriental will also experience similar weather conditions. Temperatures in the region will range from 20°C to 33°C, with occasional thunderstorms that may briefly disrupt travel and outdoor Christmas activities, especially in the afternoon.
In the Davao Region, including Metro Davao, Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, Davao Oriental, Davao de Oro, and Davao Occidental, skies will be partly cloudy to cloudy with isolated rainshowers. Daytime temperatures may climb as high as 34°C in some areas, while coastal waters are expected to remain slight to moderate, favorable for most marine activities but with caution advised during thunderstorms.
The SOCCSKSARGEN Region—covering North Cotabato, South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, and Sarangani—will likewise see scattered rainshowers and thunderstorms, with temperatures ranging from 22°C to 33°C. Fisherfolk and small sea craft operators are advised to monitor weather updates, especially during sudden squalls.
In the Caraga Region, including Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur, Surigao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and Dinagat Islands, similar weather patterns will prevail. Temperatures will range from 22°C to 32°C, with moderate seas expected along coastal areas.
The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM), covering Cotabato City, Basilan, Lanao del Sur, Maguindanao del Norte, Maguindanao del Sur, Sulu, and Tawi-Tawi, will also experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. Temperatures may reach up to 35°C in some inland and coastal areas, while seas will remain slight to moderate.
PAGASA urged the public to stay alert for sudden weather changes, particularly during Christmas Eve celebrations, and to take precautionary measures against possible flooding and landslides in vulnerable areas. For further updates and advisories, residents are encouraged to monitor official PAGASA channels or visit bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph.