PAGASA: Amihan Weakens, Warmer Temps Expected

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration announced on Monday that the northeast monsoon, known locally as amihan, is expected to weaken further over the next two to three days, signaling a shift toward warmer temperatures across much of the country. This development, affecting the archipelago as of February 23, comes as easterlies and a persistent shear line continue to influence weather patterns, bringing scattered rains to several regions while most areas enjoy fair conditions.

PAGASA weather specialist Aldczar Aurelio explained during a morning briefing that the amihan, which typically brings cooler, drier air from the northeast starting in late October and lasting until March or early April, will gradually diminish. The current season began on October 27, 2025, and the previous one ended on March 26, 2025. As it weakens, warm and humid easterly winds from the Pacific Ocean will dominate, potentially raising temperatures and humidity levels nationwide. "The amihan will continue to weaken over the next two to three days," Aurelio said, noting that by Tuesday, its effects may be limited to extreme northern Luzon, with minimal impact...