Is General Santos sunnier than Manado?

Manado is the sunnier: about 2,545 hours of sunshine a year versus 2,403 — a difference of 142 hours.

Which is warmer, General Santos or Manado?

Year-round daytime highs are similar: General Santos averages 29°C (84°F), Manado 28°C (82°F).

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

General Santos scores better across November–February: 70/100 average versus 66, with daytime highs around 29°C.

Which has the warmer sea, General Santos or Manado?

General Santos — its sea peaks at about 31°C (88°F) versus 30°C.

General Santos vs Manado: which is sunnier?

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Manado is the sunnier overall: about 2,545 hours of sunshine a year to General Santos's 2,403. General Santos has the higher Sunshine Score in 4 of 12 months, Manado in 3 (5 within 2 points).

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

At a glance

	General Santos	Manado
Sunshine hours / year	2,403	2,545
Sunniest month	February (76/100)	August (78/100)
Nov–Feb average score	70/100	66/100
Jun–Aug average score	65/100	70/100
Rain / year	1,823 mm	2,208 mm
Warmest sea	31°C / 88°F	30°C / 86°F
Peak midday UV	12 (extreme)	12 (extreme)

General Santos vs Manado month by month

Month	Sunshine Score		Day high °C		Rain mm		Sea °C
Month	General Santos	Manado	General Santos	Manado	General Santos	Manado	General Santos	Manado
January	68	66	29°	28°	137	281	30°	29°
February	76	66	29°	28°	91	210	29°	29°
March	74	66	30°	28°	104	197	29°	28°
April	74	66	31°	29°	103	197	30°	29°
May	65	66	30°	29°	184	208	31°	30°
June	65	66	29°	28°	223	202	30°	30°
July	65	66	28°	28°	197	160	29°	30°
August	65	78	28°	28°	158	89	30°	30°
September	65	76	28°	29°	160	95	30°	30°
October	65	69	29°	29°	192	136	30°	30°
November	67	66	29°	29°	141	208	30°	30°
December	69	66	29°	28°	133	225	30°	30°

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

When to pick which

November–February: General Santos (average score 70/100 vs 66). Daytime highs are similar (29°C vs 28°C). See the winter sun ranking.
March–May: General Santos (average score 71/100 vs 66). Daytime highs are similar (30°C vs 29°C).
June–August: Manado (average score 70/100 vs 65). Daytime highs are similar (28°C vs 28°C).
September–October: Manado (average score 73/100 vs 65). Daytime highs are similar (29°C vs 29°C).

Sea temperature

General Santos's sea gets warmer: 31°C / 88°F at its peak vs 30°C. Swimmable water (21°C+): General Santos all year, Manado all year. Month-by-month sea temperatures are in the table above.

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