When is the best time to go to General Santos

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit General Santos, Philippines. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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General Santos weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit General Santos are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

General Santos January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 89mm 7.2hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

January in General Santos is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit General Santos.

January is in the winter in General Santos and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in General Santos with around 89mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in January »

February

General Santos February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 84mm 7.1hrs 12.6hrs 28°C

February in General Santos is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit General Santos.

February is in the winter in General Santos and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in General Santos with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in February »

March

General Santos March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 59mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in March in General Santos is characteristically hot, humid and reasonably dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit General Santos, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in General Santos and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in General Santos with around 59mm 2.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in March »

April

General Santos April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 73mm 7.9hrs 13hrs 29°C

General Santos's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of quite acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit General Santos.

April is in the spring in General Santos and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in General Santos with around 73mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in April »

May

General Santos May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 98mm 7.5hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

May is a a little damp, humid month in General Santos and the temperature is generally hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit General Santos.

May is in the spring in General Santos and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in General Santos with around 98mm 3.8 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in May »

June

General Santos June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 124mm 6.2hrs 12.6hrs 30°C

The weather in June in General Santos is characteristically hot, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to General Santos for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in General Santos and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in General Santos with around 124mm 4.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in June »

July

General Santos July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 108mm 6.6hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

July in General Santos is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to General Santos for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in General Santos and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in General Santos with around 108mm 4.2 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 13 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in July »

August

General Santos August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 84mm 6.7hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in General Santos is characteristically hot, humid and a little damp.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit General Santos.

August is in the summer in General Santos and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in General Santos with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in August »

September

General Santos September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 95mm 6.7hrs 13hrs 29°C

General Santos's weather in September is typically hot, humid and a little damp in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit General Santos.

September is in the fall / autumn in General Santos and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in General Santos with around 95mm 3.7 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in September »

October

General Santos October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 121mm 6.8hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

October is a wet, humid month in General Santos and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to General Santos for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in General Santos and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in General Santos with around 121mm 4.8 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in October »

November

General Santos November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 103mm 7.7hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

November in General Santos is generally damp with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to General Santos for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in General Santos and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in General Santos with around 103mm 4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in November »

December

General Santos December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
30°C 88mm 7.3hrs 12.6hrs 29°C

December in General Santos is generally a little damp with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of reasonably acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit General Santos.

December is in the winter in General Santos and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in General Santos with around 88mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

General Santos weather in December »

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General Santos weather stats

General Santos weather statistics
Hottest month: April 33.5°C 92.3°F
Driest month: March 59mm 2.3ins
Sunniest month: November 7.7hrs
Coldest month: July 30.8°C 87.4°F
Wettest month: June 124mm 4.9ins
Warmest sea: June 29.6°C 85.3°F
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