Best Time to Visit Manila
Philippines · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
If you want the most pleasant weather in Manila, plan your trip for January and February. Temperatures barely change through the year: highs stay between 28°C and 33°C, so rainfall matters far more than heat when choosing when to go. The rainy season runs over July and September to December; December is the wettest month with about 415 mm (16.3 in) of rain. July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Manila weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C 82°F | 22°C 71°F | 176 mm | 23 | 87% | 5.4 | Poor 3.9 |
| February | 29°C 84°F | 22°C 71°F | 147 mm | 16 | 84% | 7.3 | Poor 3.9 |
| March | 31°C 88°F | 23°C 73°F | 123 mm | 15 | 81% | 8.4 | Poor 3.9 |
| April | 33°C 92°F | 24°C 75°F | 110 mm | 14 | 76% | 8.8 | Poor 3.7 |
| May | 33°C 92°F | 26°C 78°F | 168 mm | 24 | 78% | 5.4 | Poor 1.9 |
| June | 31°C 88°F | 26°C 78°F | 255 mm | 27 | 83% | 3.3 | Poor 1.8 |
| July | 30°C 86°F | 25°C 77°F | 337 mm | 29 | 87% | 2 | Poor 1.6 |
| August | 30°C 85°F | 25°C 77°F | 286 mm | 28 | 88% | 1.7 | Poor 1.6 |
| September | 30°C 86°F | 25°C 77°F | 337 mm | 27 | 88% | 1.9 | Poor 1.6 |
| October | 30°C 85°F | 25°C 76°F | 369 mm | 28 | 88% | 3.5 | Poor 2.3 |
| November | 29°C 85°F | 24°C 75°F | 325 mm | 27 | 89% | 4.7 | Poor 2.9 |
| December | 28°C 83°F | 23°C 74°F | 415 mm | 27 | 89% | 4.3 | Poor 3.5 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Manila?
The best time to visit Manila is January and February, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Manila?
May is the hottest month in Manila, with an average high of 33°C (92°F).
What is the coldest month in Manila?
January is the coldest month in Manila, with an average low of 22°C (71°F).
What is the rainiest month in Manila?
December is the wettest month, with about 415 mm (16.3 in) of rain. April is the driest, with 110 mm (4.3 in).
When is the rainy season in Manila?
The rainy season in Manila is July and September to December.
Nearby destinations
- Caloocan5 km · best January and February
- Quezon City9 km · best February and March
- Taguig14 km · best February and March
- Cebu City572 km · best March and April
- Puerto Princesa594 km · best February and March
- Zamboanga864 km · best February and March
- Kaohsiung894 km · best December to March
- Budta905 km · best February and March
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