Climate of General Santos, Philippines
Area-weighted average across General Santos. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
General Santos, a subdivision of Philippines, has a tropical climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in April, with rainfall from 92 mm / 3.6 in to 196 mm / 7.7 in depending on the season (1765 mm / 69.5 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.6°C76.3°F | 99 mm3.9″ | Tropical |
| February | 24.6°C76.3°F | 92 mm3.6″ | Tropical |
| March | 25.3°C77.5°F | 93 mm3.7″ | Tropical |
| April | 25.9°C78.6°F | 121 mm4.8″ | Tropical |
| May | 25.8°C78.4°F | 191 mm7.5″ | Tropical |
| June | 25.1°C77.2°F | 196 mm7.7″ | Tropical |
| July | 24.9°C76.8°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| August | 24.9°C76.8°F | 182 mm7.2″ | Tropical |
| September | 25°C77°F | 159 mm6.3″ | Tropical |
| October | 25°C77°F | 181 mm7.1″ | Tropical |
| November | 25.1°C77.2°F | 153 mm6″ | Tropical |
| December | 24.8°C76.6°F | 116 mm4.6″ | Tropical |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit General Santos?
General Santos, Philippines does not have a clear sunny-and-dry window by our cutoffs. The warmest month is April at 25.9°C / 78.6°F, and the driest is February at 92 mm / 3.6 in — likely your best travel window. For city-level detail, see the cities section below.
What is the climate of General Santos?
General Santos, Philippines has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 24.6°C / 76.3°F in January to 25.9°C / 78.6°F in April. Annual rainfall averages about 1765 mm / 69.5 in, with the wettest month being June (196 mm / 7.7 in) and the driest February (92 mm / 3.6 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in General Santos?
The hottest month in General Santos is April, with an area-wide average temperature of 25.9°C / 78.6°F.
What is the coldest month in General Santos?
The coldest month in General Santos is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 24.6°C / 76.3°F.
When does it rain most in General Santos?
The wettest month in General Santos is June, averaging about 196 mm / 7.7 in of rainfall. The driest is February with about 92 mm / 3.6 in.