The term monsoon or Amihan refers to the shift of rain and wind patterns over Southeast Asia and the Indian Subcontinent. ... In the Philippines, we experience a drop of temperature from the months of November to February due to the northeast monsoon which forms over Siberia, Mongolia, and China.

Why is it so cold in the Philippines?

Why is it cold? The northeast monsoon or hanging amihan is causing temperatures to drop as it affects the country. The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) defines the northeast monsoon as "cold winds from the northeast."

Why is it cold every January in the Philippines?

It was caused by a cold surge or an abrupt temperature drop. According to PAGASA, January and February are generally the coldest months in the Philippines. Amihan or the northeast monsoon, which prevails over parts of the country from October to March, is the coldest air mass to affect the Philippines.