Cuddle Weather Alert: Metro Manila Temp Dropped to Below 20 Degrees Today

(SPOT.ph) Wondering why it's been harder to get out of your warm and toasty bed lately? Well, looks like the amihan is making sure it is felt; the lowest temps yet in Metro Manila for this monsoon season was recorded today, January 16, at a cold-as-your-ex's-heart 19.7°C. Sorry, is that still not cold enough to justify the comparison? We send you virtual hugs. 

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Metro Manila Weather News: Temperature Drops to 19.7°C on January 16

The bone-chilling temp was recorded by the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration at their Science Garden in Quezon City. Metro Manila showed up on their daily-recorded list of the 10 lowest temperatures across the nation as of 8 a.m. Also on the list were Baguio City, Benguet (11°C), Laoag City, Ilocos Norte (18.6°C), San Jose, Occidental Mindoro (19.1°C), and more. 

According to the weather bureau's weekly outlook, Metro Manila is in for a chill week ahead. It will be generally fair weather with some light rain to accompany all the muni-muni moments we expect will come thanks to the lower temps. Yup, you're not alone if staring out the window is a random pastime you're suddenly into. 

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Today's temp is a bit lower than the 20.4°C recorded on December 5, 2021—the old number to beat for this amihan. It is also lower than the previous monsoon's temp drop to 19.9 °C on the morning of Sunday, January 31, 2021. BRB while we pile on the sweaters.