AI-generatedGeneral Santos at a glance
- Best time
- Jan – Mar, Jul – Sep
- Warmest month
- Apr · 31°
- Warmest sea
- Nov · 29.5°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,260 h
- Rain a year
- 2,661 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 22 m
Climate in General Santos
General Santos has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 31 °C, while July is the coolest at 29 °C. With around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year, General Santos is sunny; April is the sunniest month with 7.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: January – March, July – September
Keep in mindFrequent rain
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 30°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 26°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
05:2517:25
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:12–05:53 · evening 16:57–17:38
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:04–05:12 · evening 17:38–17:46
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in General Santos in October?
In October, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 235 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 12 h 0 min05:25 – 17:25
- UV index
- 13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 79 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 16 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Manila
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %64 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %55 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in General Santos
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.6 – 29.8 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in General Santos ranges from 28.8 °C in January to 29.5 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea temperature varies from year to year: in November, eight out of ten years were between 29.1 and 29.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.4° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 28.8° | 28.2° | 29.3° | warm |
| MarchMar | 29.0° | 28.4° | 29.4° | very warm |
| AprilApr | 29.3° | 28.9° | 29.7° | very warm |
| MayMay | 29.4° | 28.8° | 29.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 29.3° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.1° | 28.8° | 29.7° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.1° | 28.7° | 29.5° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.7° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.3° | 28.6° | 29.8° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 29.5° | 29.1° | 29.9° | very warm |
| DecemberDec | 29.2° | 28.8° | 29.6° | very warm |
Sunshine hours in General Santos
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 6.3 of 12.0 hours of daylight in General Santos, 53 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in General Santos
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 13 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in September (UV 14).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 10 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 25 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in General Santos: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, General Santos has about 25 rainy days with 235 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in General Santos
How breezy and how cloudy General Santos is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in General Santos typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 79 % of the sky over General Santos: mostly cloudy, with about 6.3 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in General Santos
How often the day gets hot in General Santos (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, General Santos has about 16 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in General Santos
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
WarmOctober: nights around 23°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in February (23°), the warmest in May (24°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 365 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 45 | 29° | 23° | 28.8° | 5.7 h | 21 | 239 |
| FebruaryFeb | 49 | 30° | 23° | 28.8° | 6.4 h | 16 | 154 |
| MarchMar | 47 | 30° | 23° | 29.0° | 6.8 h | 16 | 152 |
| AprilApr | 40 | 31° | 24° | 29.3° | 7.0 h | 18 | 165 |
| MayMay | 42 | 30° | 24° | 29.4° | 6.4 h | 26 | 263 |
| JuneJun | 43 | 30° | 24° | 29.3° | 5.7 h | 28 | 308 |
| JulyJul | 46 | 29° | 23° | 29.1° | 5.8 h | 27 | 264 |
| AugustAug | 47 | 29° | 23° | 29.1° | 6.2 h | 27 | 238 |
| SeptemberSep | 45 | 30° | 23° | 29.3° | 6.5 h | 23 | 182 |
| OctoberOct | 43 | 30° | 23° | 29.3° | 6.3 h | 25 | 235 |
| NovemberNov | 42 | 30° | 23° | 29.5° | 5.8 h | 26 | 257 |
| DecemberDec | 42 | 30° | 23° | 29.2° | 5.8 h | 23 | 204 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
6.11° N, 125.17° E · 22 m · Asia/Manila
Best time to visit General Santos
The best time to visit General Santos is from January to March and from July to September. The sea stays too cool for a classic beach holiday: even in November it only reaches 29.5 °C. The wettest month is June with 308 mm of precipitation.
General Santos through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
General Santos in spring
Mar – May
Fair
- 30–31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
General Santos in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 82 rainy days in all
General Santos in autumn
Sep – Nov
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 73 rainy days in all
General Santos in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 29–30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 60 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in General Santos for you.
Your best months: January, July – August
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in General Santos
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
February has the better holiday weather in General Santos: score 49 against 43. Daytime highs are about the same. The sea is about as warm in both months. February has 9 fewer rainy days.
| Month | October | February |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 43 | 49better |
| Day high | 30° | 30° |
| Night low | 23° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.3° | 28.8° |
| Sunshine | 6.3 h | 6.4 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 16better |
| Rainfall | 235 mm | 154 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No month
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
All year
12 or more rainy days
General Santos month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
45January29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In January, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 21 days, totalling 239 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in January49February30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In February, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 28.8 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 154 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in February47March30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In March, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 16 days, totalling 152 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in March40April31° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In April, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 165 mm. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in April42May30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In May, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 263 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in May43June30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In June, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 308 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in June46July29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In July, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 264 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in July47August29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In August, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 27 days, totalling 238 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in August45September30° · Sea 29° · 7 h
In September, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 182 mm. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in September43October30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In October, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 25 days, totalling 235 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in October42November30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In November, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 257 mm. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
General Santos in November42December30° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In December, General Santos is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 204 mm. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in General Santos.
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General Santos vs. Davao City
In October the holiday weather in General Santos and Davao City is about equally good (score 43 vs. 41). During the day it is about as warm in Davao City as in General Santos. The sea in Davao City is 1 °C warmer. Davao City gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | General Santos | Davao City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 43 | 41 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 30° |
| Sea | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 6 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 25 | 22 |
| Best time | Jan – Mar, Jul – Sep | Aug, Dec – Mar |
Through the year
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In October, General Santos ranks 11 of 14 destinations in this country.
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- 6Zamboanga29°29°49
- 7Cebu29°30°47
- 8Quezon City29°46
- 11General SantosThis page30°29°43
Planning a trip to General Santos
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
General Santos in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
General Santos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 42).
- 42
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Fair
- 31 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 42
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 47
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
FairBest holidays
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.1 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 6.3 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 44
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 30 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 14 h 45 min
- Distance
- 11,800 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about General Santos
When is the best time to visit General Santos?
The best time to visit General Santos is from January to March and from July to September. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in General Santos?
The sea temperature in General Santos ranges from 28.8 °C in January to 29.5 °C in November. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in General Santos in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in General Santos?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 31 °C and nights around 24 °C. July is the coolest month at 29 °C.
When does it rain most in General Santos?
The wettest month is June with 308 mm of precipitation. The driest month is March with 152 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does General Santos get?
General Santos gets around 2,260 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 7.0 hours a day; in January there are 5.7 hours a day.
What time zone is General Santos in?
General Santos uses the time zone Asia/Manila, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to General Santos?
A nonstop flight from London to General Santos takes about 14 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 11,800 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Which school holidays are best for General Santos?
General Santos has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 47) and its weakest during the Easter holidays (score 42). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 42, May half-term 42, Summer holidays 47, October half-term 43, Christmas holidays 44.
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