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Climate map of the Philippines based on the Modified Coronas' Climate Classification, based on the type of rainfall distribution during the 1951-2021 period. Evening thunderstorms bringing rain over the Philippines is common from March to September.
23 sty 2020 · Schematic diagram indicating the seasonal change processes of wind and rainfall in the Philippines on the west (a) and east (b) coastal regions. Blue (red) dividing line indicates the extent of NW (SW) monsoon. In the realm of the other wind regimes, major wind directions are labelled.
This page presents Philippines's climate context for the current climatology, 1991-2020, derived from observed, historical data. Information should be used to build a strong understanding of current climate conditions in order to appreciate future climate scenarios and projected change.
Rainfall distribution throughout the country varies from one region to another, depending upon the direction of the moisture-bearing winds and the location of the mountain systems. The mean annual rainfall of the Philippines varies from 965 to 4,064 millimeters annually.
The Philippines generally has a maritime tropical climate dominated by rainy and dry seasons. Except in the higher mountains, temperatures remain warm, with annual averages ranging from around 23 to 32°C (73 to 90°F) across the archipelago.
The Philippines is hot year-round but sea breezes can add freshness during the winter (November to February). The typhoon season lasts from around July to October, although in recent years it seems to have been starting and finishing later – in 2010 for example there was severe flooding in North Luzon as late as November.
Average temperatures in the Philippines usually range between 21 °C (70 °F) and 32 °C (90 °F) with the average yearly temperature around 26.6 °C (79.9 °F). Temperatures can fluctuate between regions and depending on the season, however generally January is the coolest month while May is the warmest.
