what is amihan and habagat

Amihan and Habagat are two kinds of winds and seasons that occur in the Philippines every year. Amihan is known as the Northeast monsoon, while Habagat is known as the Southwest monsoon. A monsoon is a seasonal rain and wind pattern. Amihan 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. It usually occurs from November to late March, although occurrence may vary every year. On the east coast of Luzon, it brings drizzling rainfall and squalls. Habagat, on the other hand, is characterized by hot and humid weather, frequent heavy rainfall, and a prevailing wind from the western parts. It usually occurs from late June to October. The switch in wind direction is the primary indicator for the change between one monsoon to the other, and it usually takes place during nighttime. The Philippines experiences high temperatures and humidity throughout the year due to its location near the equator.