When to go · Manila, Philippines
Best Time to Visit Manila
The sweet spot for Manila is March, February and December. Here's every month's temperature and rain so you can plan around your own dates.
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March, February, December
Comfortable and drier
Shoulder
April, November, January
Fewer crowds, a trade-off
Think twice
July, September
Wettest is July (415mm)
Manila weather, month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Feel |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C / 84°F | 23°C / 73°F | 96mm | hot, some rain |
| FebBEST | 30°C / 86°F | 23°C / 73°F | 66mm | hot, some rain |
| MarBEST | 32°C / 90°F | 24°C / 75°F | 36mm | hot, mostly dry |
| Apr | 32°C / 90°F | 25°C / 77°F | 82mm | hot, some rain |
| May | 34°C / 93°F | 26°C / 79°F | 130mm | very hot, wet |
| Jun | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 304mm | hot, very wet |
| Jul | 31°C / 88°F | 26°C / 79°F | 415mm | hot, very wet |
| Aug | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 282mm | hot, very wet |
| Sep | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 377mm | hot, very wet |
| Oct | 30°C / 86°F | 25°C / 77°F | 268mm | hot, very wet |
| Nov | 31°C / 88°F | 25°C / 77°F | 95mm | hot, some rain |
| DecBEST | 30°C / 86°F | 24°C / 75°F | 77mm | hot, some rain |
Averages from Open-Meteo ERA5 climate reanalysis, 2019 to 2023. Highs and lows are daily averages for each month; rain is the monthly total. Tap a month for a detailed guide.
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