The climate of General Santos

The current climate in General Santos features temperatures ranging from a high of 31°C to a low of 28°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 30°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 24°C and in the warmer months around 25°C.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average monthly maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and average monthly rainfall (in millimeters) for General Santos, Philippines.

Temperature records

The highest temperature recorded in General Santos in recent years was 37°C in April 2018. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 21°C in August 2022.

Rainfall amount

On average, General Santos receives 2062 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.

The typhoon season in General Santos runs from June to November.

Best time to visit General Santos?

The best time to visit General Santos for mild to warm weather is January up to April and June up to December. You might get some rain, but the temperatures are just right to explore General Santos.

Climate Table of General Santos

The climate table of General Santos shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

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Temp. max (°C) 28 28 29 31 30 29 29 29 30 29 29 29
Temp. min (°C) 24 24 25 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 24 25
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Precipitation (mm) 204 94 121 143 301 208 194 138 144 195 176 144
UV Index 7 8 9 9 8 7 7 8 8 8 8 7

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

Temperature charts

These charts display the average temperatures in General Santos, Philippines. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.

Average Temperature per Month in General Santos

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Yearly Temperature in General Santos

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in General Santos, Philippines. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail. The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.

Average Precipitation per Month in General Santos

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Total Yearly Precipitation in General Santos

UV index chart

This chart shows the average UV index per month in General Santos, Philippines. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

Average UV Index per Month in General Santos

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Average weather in General Santos by month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for General Santos. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.