23° to 32°
Coolest & Showery
The coolest month of the year, with rain still a fairly regular presence.
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23° to 33°
Driest Month
The driest month of the year, part of the best window.
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23° to 34°
Dry & Hot
Still very dry, with the heat building toward its yearly peak.
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23° to 34°
Hottest Month
The hottest month of the year on average, still comparatively dry.
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23° to 33°
Rain Ticks Up
Rain increases somewhat as the year moves toward its wetter stretch.
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23° to 32°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year, though still modest by Philippine standards.
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23° to 32°
Coolest & Wet
The coolest month of the year, part of the wetter mid-year stretch.
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23° to 32°
Steady Rain
Similar to July, comparatively moderate for rain.
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23° to 32°
Steady Rain
Still comparatively moderate, rounding out the wetter mid-year stretch.
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23° to 33°
Still Wet
Among the wetter months of the year, though rainfall stays modest overall.
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23° to 33°
Rain Eases
Rain eases as the year moves toward its driest stretch.
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23° to 33°
Dry Season Approaches
Comparatively dry, rounding out the year before the driest stretch begins.
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★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in General Santos?›
General Santos's rainy season historically runs from June through October, with June the wettest month, though rainfall here stays modest year-round.
What is the best time of year to visit General Santos?›
February through April is historically General Santos's driest window and the best time for a visit.
What is the least favorable time to visit General Santos?›
June, July, and October are historically the wettest months of the year, relatively speaking.
Which month has the most rain in General Santos?›
June is historically the wettest month, averaging around 102mm of rain.
Which month is the driest in General Santos?›
February is historically the driest month, averaging around 53mm of rain.
How hot does General Santos get?›
April is historically the hottest month of the year on average.
What should I pack for General Santos during the rainy season?›
Light rain gear is worth having from around June through October, though rainfall here stays modest compared to much of the rest of the Philippines.
Does General Santos get typhoons?›
Occasionally. Southern Mindanao, including General Santos, is hit less often by typhoons than central and northern Philippines, with risk historically highest between August and November.
Is General Santos known for tuna?›
Yes. General Santos is known as the tuna capital of the Philippines, home to a major tuna fishing and canning industry.
Is General Santos one of the driest cities in the Philippines?›
Yes. It's explicitly among the least rainy areas of the country, with annual rainfall under 1,000mm and no month historically exceeding 105mm.