Best Time to Visit
🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines · Asia
Based on 30-year climate data (1991-2020) from Open-Meteo
Jan
28°
23°
Great
Feb
29°
23°
Great
Mar
31°
24°
Great
Apr
32°
25°
Great
May
32°
26°
Good
Jun
30°
25°
Good
Jul
29°
25°
Good
Aug
29°
25°
Good
Sep
29°
25°
Good
Oct
29°
25°
Good
Nov
29°
24°
Good
Dec
28°
23°
Great
| Month | High | Low | Rain Days | Sunshine | Humidity | UV | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryRecommended | 28°C | 23°C | 4 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| FebruaryRecommended | 29°C | 23°C | 3 | 11h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
| MarchRecommended | 31°C | 24°C | 3 | 11h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| AprilRecommended | 32°C | 25°C | 4 | 12h | 82% | 6 | Great | View |
| May | 32°C | 26°C | 16 | 11h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| June | 30°C | 25°C | 23 | 10h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| July | 29°C | 25°C | 27 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| August | 29°C | 25°C | 27 | 9h | 82% | 8 | Good | View |
| September | 29°C | 25°C | 26 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| October | 29°C | 25°C | 17 | 9h | 82% | 6 | Good | View |
| November | 29°C | 24°C | 9 | 10h | 82% | 3 | Good | View |
| DecemberRecommended | 28°C | 23°C | 8 | 9h | 82% | 3 | Great | View |
Data source: Open-Meteo ERA5 reanalysis archive, 30-year historical normals (1991-2020). Temperatures in Celsius. Sunshine hours are daily averages.
Avg: 32°C high, 25°C low
Temperatures peak at 32°C (90°F), making midday heat intense. Occasional showers possible. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 29°C high, 25°C low
Comfortable warmth at 29°C (84°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rain is frequent, waterproof gear recommended. Nights cool to 25°C (77°F).
Avg: 28°C high, 23°C low
Comfortable warmth at 28°C (82°F), ideal for outdoor activities. Rainfall is low. Nights cool to 23°C (73°F).
The least favorable time to visit Manila is May and June. During this period, you can expect very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity.
May
Challenges: very hot temperatures, heavy rainfall, high humidity
June
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
July
Challenges: heavy rainfall, high humidity
Note: visiting during off-peak months often means lower prices, fewer crowds, and a more authentic experience.
Packing recommendations for visiting Manila during the best travel months (January, February, March), when temperatures range from 23°C to 29°C:
Manila has a tropical climate (Koppen classification: Am). The warmest month is May with highs of 32°C, while the coldest month is December at just 28°C. Annual rainfall averages 1667mm across approximately 167 rain days.
| Metric | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 28 | 29 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Low °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 23 |
| Rain Days | 4 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 16 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 17 | 9 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 29 | 21 | 23 | 20 | 122 | 181 | 327 | 304 | 293 | 163 | 82 | 102 |
| Sun h/day | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 9 |
| Humidity % | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 |
| UV Index | 3 | 3 | 6 | 6 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 3 |
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