What’s the climate like in 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.
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.
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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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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.
- Average yearly temperature: 30°C
- Highest temperature: 31°C in April
- Lowest temperature: 28°C in January and February
- Precipitation: 2062 mm per year, averaging 172 mm per month
- Driest months: 94 mm in February, 121 mm in March and 138 mm in August
- Wettest months: 301 mm in May, 208 mm in June and 204 mm in January
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Average Temperature per Month in General Santos
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in General Santos, Philippines. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in General Santos
This graph shows how much rainfall General Santos, Philippines, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in General Santos
This graph 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.
Yearly Temperature in General Santos
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in General Santos, Philippines. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in General Santos
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in General Santos, Philippines, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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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.
