BAGUIO CITY — After months of enduring strong winds and rains from recent typhoons, residents and visitors in the City of Pines are now feeling the chill as temperatures continue to drop, marking the full onset of the cold season.

According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA), the temperature in Baguio City dipped to 13.8°C at 5:00 a.m. on 5 December 2025. The familiar “brrr” weather has returned, prompting locals to pull out their thickest jackets and blankets.

In light of the cold snap, health authorities advised the public to take measures to keep themselves warm. They urged residents—especially those not accustomed to Baguio’s cool air—to wear appropriate layers such as jackets, sweaters, bonnets, and socks; drink plenty of warm fluids like water, tea, and soup; and get adequate rest to avoid colds, coughs, and the flu.

The coolest temperature ever officially recorded by PAGASA in Baguio City was a bone-chilling 6.3°C, registered on 18 January 1961 — not in 1969 as commonly believed.

The annual temperature drop is attributed to the Northeast Monsoon or Amihan, which brings cold air from the Northern Hemisphere. The cold season typically begins in November and lasts until February, sometimes extending to March of the following year.