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When is the best time to visit Manila?
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.
The best time to visit may differ depending on what you are looking for:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is April, May, June. Average maximum temperatures are up to +91°F in May and it has 2 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during January - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is July, August, September with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Manila in different months
This is the average weather in Manila for each month based on historic data:
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 360 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 | 77 | 76 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 22 | 20 | 24 | 18 | 119 | 225 | 360 | 320 | 282 | 159 | 63 | 60 |
| 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 | 5 | 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 24 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is July with approximately 16 rainy days and 360 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
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, 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.