‘Amihan’ season expected to begin between Oct. 22 – 30, says Pagasa

MANILA, Philippines — The northeast monsoon, or “amihan” season, which will bring cooler and drier air, is expected to begin between October 22 and October 30, according to the state weather bureau on Tuesday. 

In a press briefing, Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section Chief Ana Liza Solis said the amihan season usually begins during this period. 

READ: Pagasa declares end of ‘habagat’ season

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“Usually, ang normal onset ng ating amihan ay between October 22-30. Yun yung normal na onset ng amihan based sa historic pronouncement ng onset,” she said.

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(The normal onset of amihan [season] is between October 22-30. This is the normal onset of amihan based on historical pronouncements.)

Pagasa earlier explained that the onset of amihan season is based on meteorological patterns which indicate the strengthening of a high-pressure area over East Asia and the surge of northeasterly winds over extreme Northern Luzon. 

READ: ‘Very strong El Niño’ to persist in PH until early 2027 – Pagasa

Last October 5, the weather bureau declared the end of the southwest monsoon or “habagat” season as monsoon-related rains and winds weakened across the country. 

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Amid the expected start of amihan season, the country is currently experiencing the effects of the El Niño phenomenon.

Pagasa earlier said that El Niño may reach a very strong state by the end of 2026 and will continue until the first half of 2027 where more areas are forecast to experience drought. /gsg