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General Santos Weather in October

General Santos in October averages 31°C (88°F) during the day and 22°C (72°F) at night. October is part of the rainy season, so frequent rainfall is typical.

Rainfall in General Santos in October

General Santos is in the rainy season in October, with rain on around 14 days and an average of 259 mm (10 in). Rain during the rainy season here tends to be intense rather than just persistent drizzle. Expect significant downpours, often in the late afternoon.

Temperature in General Santos in October

October in General Santos brings typical temperatures with highs around 31°C (88°F) and lows of 22°C (72°F). For most visitors, the main thing to prepare for is the heat during the day. Nights remain mild at 22°C (72°F), making evenings a pleasant time to be outdoors.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, October may not be the ideal month to visit General Santos. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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General Santos Temperature in October

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 22°C (72°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C (88°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 47%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 259 mm (10 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 14 days  
HumidityHumidity 82%  

Daily Historical Temperatures

39-year average (1978-2025)

Based on our historical records, temperatures in General Santos typically stay consistent throughout October, with daily highs averaging around 31°C (88°F). Nights are warm, with lows around 24°C (75°F).

Average temperatures in October

Historical weather for General Santos in October

Browse day-by-day weather records for General Santos spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.

General Santos historical weather extremes in October

Based on weather observations in General Santos between 2006 and 2025, these are the recorded extremes during October.

  • On October 19, 2008, temperatures climbed to 35°C (95°F), marking the warmest October day on record.
  • On October 24, 2012, General Santos saw its coldest October day with temperatures maxing out at 25°C (77°F).
  • General Santos registered its coldest October night on October 4, 2025, with temperatures dropping to 21°C (70°F).
  • The wettest day in October General Santos was on October 28, 2016 with 129 mm (5.1 in) of precipitation.

Best Places in Philippines in October

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in General Santos in October

Warm weather calls for comfortable, breathable clothing in October. Cotton t-shirts, shorts, light dresses, and sandals are perfect. You might still want a light layer for evenings or air-conditioned places (for example buses). Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can.

What To Do in General Santos in October

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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