BAGUIO CITY – Residents in the City of Pines woke up to a particularly cold morning on Saturday, March 14, 2026, as the temperature dropped to 9.0°C at 5:00 AM, according to data from the DOST–PAGASA Baguio Synoptic Station.
The reading is one of the lowest temperatures recorded in Baguio during the 2025–2026 Northeast Monsoon (Amihan) season, which typically runs from November to March. The cold temperature was reflected in the thick morning fog and chilly conditions experienced across the city.
The Amihan season brings cool and dry air from the northeast, often resulting in colder temperatures in highland areas such as Baguio City and other parts of Benguet. While January is usually the coldest month of the season, occasional cold surges can still occur toward the end of Amihan.
Earlier in the season, Baguio experienced a temperature of 10.6°C in January 2026, which was previously reported as the coldest temperature recorded during the monsoon period at that time.
However, the 9.0°C temperature recorded on March 14, 2026 is lower than that January reading, making it the lowest recorded temperature in Baguio City during the Amihan season from November 2025 to March 2026, based on available verified data.
Cold mornings are a familiar part of life in Baguio during the northeast monsoon. Temperatures during this season often fall between 12°C and 16°C, particularly during clear nights when cooler air settles over the mountainous terrain.
A reading of 9°C is considered notably cold for mid-March, when temperatures normally begin to warm as the country gradually transitions toward the dry season.
Residents and visitors alike are advised to prepare for cooler mornings, especially in areas with higher elevation and places where thick fog forms before sunrise.
While the 9°C temperature recorded on March 14 is notably cold, it is still higher than the lowest temperature ever recorded in Baguio City.
According to PAGASA records, the coldest temperature ever observed in the city was 6.3°C, recorded on January 18, 1961 at the Baguio Synoptic Station. This historic record remains the lowest temperature officially documented in the Philippines. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
Temperatures falling below 10°C in Baguio are relatively rare and usually occur during strong northeast monsoon surges combined with clear night skies and calm winds.
In recent years, the city has occasionally experienced temperatures approaching the 7°C range during particularly strong Amihan episodes, although these remain uncommon events. Such cold mornings often bring thicker fog, heavier dew formation, and noticeably colder wind conditions across the city.
Despite the chilly weather, many residents and tourists welcome the cold mornings that have long defined Baguio’s reputation as the country’s summer capital.
With the 9.0°C reading recorded on March 14, 2026, Baguio City experienced its lowest documented temperature for the 2025–2026 Amihan season.
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