If you’ve ever found yourself sweating buckets in the middle of the day and wondering why it’s so hot in the Philippines, you’re definitely not alone. Whether you're a local or a visitor, the heat can feel intense—and there's a good reason why. Geographic Location: Right in the Tropics The Philippines sits just above the equator, placing it firmly in the tropical zone. Because of this, it experiences high temperatures year-round. The sun’s rays hit the country more directly compared to regions farther from the equator, which leads to consistently warm—and often scorching—weather. The Sun Hits Harder Here During certain times of the year, especially from March to May (the dry season), the sun is almost directly overhead. That means there's less atmosphere to filter the sunlight, so it feels stronger and more intense. It's not just you—the sun really is hotter here. Climate Change Is Making It Worse While it's always been warm in the Philippines, global warmin...