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Manila in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Manila in August and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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August

Weather in Manila in August 2024

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
August could be a good time to visit Manila, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +86°F, and there are typically 0 sunny days in August. However, expect about 22 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 312 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+86°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+95°F
Max.
312 mm
Total precipitation
82%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
0 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
22 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Manila has OK weather in August.

Average temperature in Manila in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Manila for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in August is +88°F with a maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +75°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 18% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +90°F to +86°F.

Is Manila warm or cold in August?

Manila is typically warm in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +88°F to +86°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

August is one of the coolest months in Manila, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Manila in August

Manila weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+88°F+86°F+88°F
Min. temperature
+66°F+66°F+70°F
Max. temperature
+97°F+95°F+95°F
Rainfall
345 mm312 mm279 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
81%82%82%
Air pressure
1006 HPa1006 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
000
Cloudy days
10911
Rainy days
212219
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as ok as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +88°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +86°F. As August arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 345 mm to 312 mm. Humidity rises from 81% to 82%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 0 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Manila in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Manila is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Manila based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 97% chance of rain on an average day in August, with total rainfall of approximately 715 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 164 mm, which is considered heavy rain. August is a pretty wet month with over 30 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
August is one of the rainiest months in Manila, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Manila wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 68% chance of precipitation and 345 mm of rainfall per day. April, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 7% chance of precipitation and 15 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last August in Manila?

This is the weather in Manila in August 2023:
1 August
🌧️
+90°F
2 August
☁️
+89°F
3 August
☁️
+92°F
4 August
🌧️
+90°F
5 August
🌧️
+82°F
6 August
🌧️
+84°F
7 August
🌧️
+86°F
8 August
🌧️
+84°F
9 August
☁️
+88°F
10 August
☁️
+91°F
11 August
🌧️
+89°F
12 August
🌧️
+90°F
13 August
☁️
+90°F
14 August
🌧️
+87°F
15 August
🌧️
+85°F
16 August
🌧️
+89°F
17 August
🌧️
+88°F
18 August
🌧️
+85°F
19 August
🌧️
+91°F
20 August
☁️
+90°F
21 August
🌧️
+89°F
22 August
🌧️
+87°F
23 August
🌧️
+80°F
24 August
🌧️
+84°F
25 August
☀️
+94°F
26 August
🌧️
+90°F
27 August
☁️
+88°F
28 August
🌧️
+91°F
29 August
☀️
+90°F
30 August
☁️
+88°F
31 August
🌧️
+86°F
In August 2023 Manila had 2 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 21 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +88°F, with an absolute maximum of +95°F and a minimum of +81°F. The average humidity was 82%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 52%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Manila climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Manila in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+86°F) and the highest in 1998 (+92°F). The driest year was 1988 with only 125 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2022 with 860 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manila in August:

Is August a good time to visit Manila?

It’s always a good time to visit Manila, but the weather is changeable in August, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Manila in August?

August is warm in Manila. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Manila rainy in August?

Manila is often rainy in August. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Manila in August?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Manila in August, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Philippines

Check out the weather for other cities in Philippines.

Monthly weather in Manila

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Manila, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.