The weather in January in General Santos

It's warm in January in General Santos with an average temperature of 28°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 27°C to a high of 29°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 25°C.

Looking for sun? January isn’t a good month to be in General Santos. The temperature is nice, but there’s too much chance of rain.

Average temperatures and precipitation

This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for General Santos, Philippines. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.

Temperature records

With 35°C in 2018, General Santos reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 23°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 18°C to a highest value of 28°C.

Rainfall amount

In January, there is an average of 204 mm of precipitation, spread over 22 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the East.

Daily weather in January for General Santos

Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in General Santos. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.

January weather comparison

  General Santos New York
Average temperature 28°C 5°C
Max. temperature 29°C 11°C
Min. temperature 24°C -5°C
Total precipitation 204 mm 97 mm
Rainy days 22 days 12 days

Start of January

The month of January starts in General Santos with hot temps, averaging around 29°C during the day and nights around 25°C.

Mid January

By mid-January, daytime temps stay steady at around 29°C, with nights around 24°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.

End of January

By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in General Santos is around 29°C, while nighttime temps are about 24°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.

UV index

The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.

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Temperature charts

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

Daily Temperature in January in General Santos

Temperature in January in General Santos over the years

Precipitation charts

These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January 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.

Daily Precipitation in January in General Santos

Total precipitation in January in General Santos over the years

Daily UV index in January in General Santos

This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in General Santos, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.

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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.