Philippines lie in the tropics, near the equator, and its dictates its climate. The weather is hot, with high humidity and abundant rainfall. Temperatures varies from 25°C to 35 °C. Generally, light cotton clothing are recommended for visitors. There are two seasons, both directly governed by the monsoon. From June to November, the Habagat blows, the summery southwest monsoon which meets the Philippines in its path and being laden with moisture, consequently produces the rainy season. From December to May , the northeast monsoon called Amihan, brings rather dry cool temperatures, but March onwards, the second part of the dry season and it becomes really hot.
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