24/03/2025
𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗞𝗟𝗜𝗠𝗔𝗡𝗚 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗧𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗜𝗞𝗢 ☔
We often learn that the Philippines has a tropical climate, but did you know /that there are still variations across the archipelago? This 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗹𝗱 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗲𝗼𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝗶𝗰𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆, let’s explore the country’s dynamic weather patterns!
According to PAGASA, the Philippines has a tropical and maritime climate, similar to Central America. Its proximity to the equator and the dominance of surrounding seas make the weather warm and humid year-round—except in elevated areas, which tend to be cooler. The heat becomes more intense during April and May, the country’s hottest months.
Unlike temperate regions, the Philippines experiences only two primary seasons: the rainy season, which typically runs from June to December, and the dry season from January to May. The dry season is further divided into two phases: the cool dry season from December to February, influenced by the amihan (northeast monsoon), and the hot dry season from March to May, bringing scorching temperatures. However, localized thunderstorms can still occur year-round, even during the dry months.
To better describe rainfall patterns, PAGASA classifies the country into four climate types. Types I and III experience distinct wet and dry periods due to the influence of the habagat (southwest monsoon), while Types II and IV have rains throughout the year, driven by the amihan and easterlies.
Local climates vary further due to factors such as mountain ranges, elevation, and urbanization.
𝘔𝘢𝘱 𝘧𝘪𝘳𝘴𝘵 𝘱𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘥 𝘪𝘯 𝘑𝘶𝘭𝘺 2024
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