Climate Insights for General Santos

Philippines

Hottest
April
31°C peak88°F peak
Coldest
February
23°C low73°F low
Wettest
June
382 mm rain15 in rain
Best to Visit
Varies throughout year

Climate Overview

The climate in General Santos is hot. The average annual temperature is 26°C and approximately 3,227 mm of precipitation falls per year. General Santos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. General Santos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.The climate in General Santos is hot. The average annual temperature is 79°F and approximately 127 in of precipitation falls per year. General Santos receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. General Santos sits near the equator, so seasonal temperature differences are minimal throughout the year.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°FebMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°MarMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°AprMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°MayMax: 31°Average: 27°Min: 23°JunMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°JulMax: 29°Average: 26°Min: 23°AugMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°SepMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°OctMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°NovMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°DecMax: 30°Average: 26°Min: 23°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 86°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FFebMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FMarMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 73°FAprMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FMayMax: 88°FAverage: 80°FMin: 74°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FAugMax: 85°FAverage: 78°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FNovMax: 87°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°FDecMax: 86°FAverage: 79°FMin: 73°F
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Min

General Santos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 8°C range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 31°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 23°C and an average of 26°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 7°C between highs and lows.General Santos has relatively stable temperatures year-round, staying within a 15°F range. The warmest month is April, when average highs reach 88°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. February is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 73°F and an average of 79°F. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 13°F between highs and lows.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mm250mm300mm350mm400mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 240mmFebPrecipitation: 145mmMarPrecipitation: 213mmAprPrecipitation: 245mmMayPrecipitation: 372mmJunPrecipitation: 382mmJulPrecipitation: 295mmAugPrecipitation: 254mmSepPrecipitation: 244mmOctPrecipitation: 334mmNovPrecipitation: 271mmDecPrecipitation: 232mm
Precipitation
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 9.5inFebPrecipitation: 5.7inMarPrecipitation: 8.4inAprPrecipitation: 9.7inMayPrecipitation: 14.6inJunPrecipitation: 15inJulPrecipitation: 11.6inAugPrecipitation: 10inSepPrecipitation: 9.6inOctPrecipitation: 13.2inNovPrecipitation: 10.7inDecPrecipitation: 9.1in
Precipitation

General Santos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 3,227 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 269 mm per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 382 mm of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 145 mm. That's 237 mm less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.General Santos is a very wet location, receiving approximately 127 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 10.6 in per month. The wettest month is June, averaging 15 in of rainfall. May and October also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is February, with just 5.7 in. That's 9.3 in less than June, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the second half (July to December) of the year generally seeing more rainfall.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 6km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 4km/hJulWind Speed: 5km/hAugWind Speed: 5km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 3mphJulWind Speed: 3mphAugWind Speed: 3mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

General Santos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.General Santos is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is February, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in June, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for General Santos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for General Santos based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
240 mm9.5 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
7 km/h4 mph
145 mm5.7 in
0 cm0 in
Mar
23 °C73 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
213 mm8.4 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
245 mm9.7 in
0 cm0 in
May
23 °C74 °F
31 °C88 °F
5 km/h3 mph
372 mm14.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
4 km/h3 mph
382 mm15 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C73 °F
29 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
295 mm11.6 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
30 °C85 °F
5 km/h3 mph
254 mm10 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
244 mm9.6 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
334 mm13.2 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
23 °C73 °F
30 °C87 °F
5 km/h3 mph
271 mm10.7 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
23 °C73 °F
30 °C86 °F
5 km/h3 mph
232 mm9.1 in
0 cm0 in