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General Santos Climate

General Santos is a city in Philippines (12) with a population of about 722,059. Its average annual temperature is 27.9°C (82°F), with roughly 1037 mm of rain per year.

27.9°C

Avg Temp

1037

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month


General Santos Climate

General Santos has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F) and receives about 1037 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is July. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

27.9°C

Avg Temp

1037

Precip (mm/yr)

Apr

Hottest Month

Jul

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
General Santos — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January28° / 82°76 mm
February28° / 82°71 mm
March28° / 83°57 mm
April29° / 84°74 mm
May29° / 83°89 mm
June28° / 82°101 mm
July28° / 82°84 mm
August28° / 82°84 mm
September28° / 82°88 mm
October28° / 82°123 mm
November28° / 82°106 mm
December28° / 82°84 mm

1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.

Best time to visit General Santos

The most comfortable months to visit General Santos are typically March, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is April (around 34°C high). The coldest is July (near 23°C low). October is usually the wettest month.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The most comfortable months to visit General Santos are typically March, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).

General Santos, Philippines has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C and about 1037 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is April and the coldest is July.

In April, the hottest month, daily highs in General Santos average about 34°C (94°F).

Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.