[1] It is characterized by moderate temperatures, little or no rainfall in the central and western part of Luzon and Visayas, and a prevailing wind from the east.
On the east coast of Luzon it brings drizzling rainfall and squalls.
As a rule of thumb, the Philippines' amihan weather pattern begins sometime in mid- to late October or November and ends sometime in March or early to mid-April.
[2] Throughout the rest of the year the Philippines experiences the west or southwest wind, or the south west monsoon,[1] referred to as the habagat, which begins sometime in mid- to late May or June and ends sometime in October.
The habagat season is characterized by hot and humid weather, frequent heavy rainfall, and a prevailing wind from the western parts.