Is Davao sunnier than General Santos?

General Santos is the sunnier: about 2,403 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,201 — a difference of 202 hours.

Which is warmer, Davao or General Santos?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: Davao averages 30°C (86°F), General Santos 29°C (84°F).

Which is better in winter (November–February), Davao or General Santos?

General Santos scores better across November–February: 70/100 average versus 65, with daytime highs around 29°C.

Which has the warmer sea, Davao or General Santos?

Both peak at about 31°C (88°F); month-by-month sea temperatures for both are on this page.

Davao vs General Santos: which is sunnier?

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General Santos is the sunnier overall: about 2,403 hours of sunshine a year to Davao's 2,201. General Santos has the higher Sunshine Score in 6 of 12 months; the other 6 are within 2 points.

Scores are the 0–100 Sunshine Score — sunshine, daytime warmth and dryness in one number, per month.

At a glance

	Davao	General Santos
Sunshine hours / year	2,201	2,403
Sunniest month	April (70/100)	February (76/100)
Nov–Feb average score	65/100	70/100
Jun–Aug average score	64/100	65/100
Rain / year	2,125 mm	1,823 mm
Warmest sea	31°C / 88°F	31°C / 88°F
Peak midday UV	12 (extreme)	12 (extreme)

Davao vs General Santos month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	Davao	General Santos	Davao	General Santos	Davao	General Santos	Davao	General Santos
January	64	68	29°	29°	204	137	29°	30°
February	67	76	30°	29°	132	91	28°	29°
March	69	74	30°	30°	122	104	29°	29°
April	70	74	31°	31°	117	103	29°	30°
May	64	65	31°	30°	179	184	30°	31°
June	64	65	30°	29°	218	223	30°	30°
July	64	65	30°	28°	204	197	30°	29°
August	64	65	30°	28°	193	158	30°	30°
September	64	65	30°	28°	188	160	30°	30°
October	64	65	31°	29°	241	192	31°	30°
November	64	67	30°	29°	155	141	30°	30°
December	64	69	30°	29°	172	133	29°	30°

The sunnier month by month: Jan General Santos · Feb General Santos · Mar General Santos · Apr General Santos · May even · Jun even · Jul even · Aug even · Sep even · Oct even · Nov General Santos · Dec General Santos.

When to pick which

November–February: General Santos (average score 70/100 vs 65). Daytime highs are similar (30°C vs 29°C). See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: General Santos (average score 71/100 vs 68). Daytime highs are similar (31°C vs 30°C).
June–August: too close to call — Davao averages 64/100, General Santos 65/100. Davao is the warmer, around 30°C daytime highs vs 28°C.
September–October: too close to call — Davao averages 64/100, General Santos 65/100. Davao is the warmer, around 31°C daytime highs vs 29°C.

Sea temperature

Both seas peak at 31°C / 88°F. Swimmable water (21°C+): Davao all year, General Santos all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

Full month-by-month guides: Davao weather by month · General Santos weather by month · Best time to visit Philippines.

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