The Philippines is located close to the Equator. There is a humid tropical climate year-round with plenty of rainfall. The dry season begins in December and ends in May. The weather is coolest in December and January with the air temperature falling to around 60 degrees Farenheit. The hottest weather begins in March when the air temperature rises to as high as 120 degrees. Typhoon season begins from June to November which often bring floods and rice crop damage. There are as many as sixteen typhoons hitting the country every year.In higher elevations, such as Baguio City and Tagaytay City, the climates are milder with temperatures dropping as low as 40 degrees. It's no surprise to see a hailstorm passing through and ice crystals form in these areas.