Climates in the Philippines
The average temperature and the amount of precipitation are two aspects of climate. These factors are greatly determined by the distance of an area north or south of the equator and by its elevation above sea level.
Since it is located near the equator, the Philippines receives direct heat from the sun throughout the year. The differences in the heating and cooling of the land and water surfaces contribute to the distinct climate of the country. Because of its location and topography (land and water surfaces), the Philippines has very little changes in temperature, but there are great changes in rainfall. There are four types of climates in the Philippines, each experienced by different areas of the country.
Type I Climate
Type I Climate has two pronounced seasons: dry from November to April and wet during the rest of the year. Areas with this type of climate are exposed to the southwest monsoon and are protected by mountain ranges from the northeast monsoon. They also get a fair share of rainfall when tropical cyclones occur. Metro Manila, the Ilocos region,parts of Mindanao, Zambales, and Central Luzon have this type of climate.
