In general the best time to visit Manila is probably May, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are April, May, June, while the coldest months are January, February, August.
January, February, March, April usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +91°F during April.
In May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December the weather is average. Expect around 110 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 365 mm in July.
Climate in Manila
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Manila for each month:
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Maximum Temperature
+93°F
+93°F
+95°F
+100°F
+100°F
+99°F
+99°F
+95°F
+95°F
+95°F
+95°F
+93°F
Average Maximum Temperature
+84°F
+86°F
+90°F
+91°F
+91°F
+90°F
+88°F
+86°F
+88°F
+88°F
+88°F
+86°F
Minimum Temperature
+64°F
+68°F
+66°F
+64°F
+70°F
+73°F
+66°F
+66°F
+70°F
+70°F
+70°F
+64°F
Avg. water temperature
+83°F
+82°F
+83°F
+85°F
+89°F
+89°F
+87°F
+86°F
+87°F
+88°F
+87°F
+85°F
Humidity, %
74
71
69
68
72
78
82
83
83
80
78
77
Rain, mm
21
20
23
18
119
224
365
322
290
164
64
65
Snow, mm
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average wind speed, m/s
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
3
2
2
2
2
Sunny Days
3
4
7
7
2
0
0
0
0
0
1
1
Cloud Days
22
20
18
13
6
1
1
1
1
6
14
19
Rainy Days
6
4
5
7
11
13
16
18
15
15
12
10
Snowy Days
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Manila during the whole year:
The hottest month in Manila is May with average maximum temperature going up to +91°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +75°F.
Water temperature
Here are the water temperatures in Manila during the whole year:
Manila achieves its warmest water temperature in May, where the average sea temperature goes up to +86°F. Coldest water temperature is in February with +81°F in average.
When can you swim in Manila?
You can swim in Manila from January to December:
In April - December the water is very warm (82°F);
In January - March the water is warm (77°F - 82°F);
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Manila looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Manila is September with average humidity going up to 83%. The least humid month is April with an average humidity of 68%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Manila during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is March with approximately 7 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 23 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 16 rainy days and 365 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manila:
What is the hottest month in Manila?
The hottest month in Manila is May with average maximum temperature of +91°F.
What is the coldest month in Manila?
The coldest month in Manila is January with minimum temperatures of +75°F.
Is Manila worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Manila in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is May with +91°F and 2 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Manila?
if you're looking to visit Manila when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for July, August, September. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being April with only 18 mm of rain.
Other cities in Philippines
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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, 2023.
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.