Manila, PhilippinesQuick decision
When to visit Manila?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
23°C–30°C in February
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (92%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Intramuros & Fort SantiagoNov–May — Spanish walls, San Agustin UNESCO church.
Binondo street foodYear-round — world's oldest Chinatown, dumplings, halo-halo.
Batangas islandsNov–May — 2h from Manila, Anilao diving, secret beaches.
BudgetJun–Oct — monsoon but prices –40%, abundant cheap food.
Monthly climate data
Manila weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 23°C | 29°C | 35% | 2.3 | 10.6h | 8.0/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 23°C | 30°C | 27% | 1.4 | 11.2h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 24°C | 32°C | 24% | 0.9 | 11.8h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 34°C | 33% | 1.4 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 27°C | 34°C | 60% | 4.7 | 12.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 26°C | 31°C | 87% | 9.3 | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 25°C | 30°C | 92% | 14.0 | 9.7h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌦️ August | 25°C | 30°C | 88% | 11.4 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 92% | 11.9 | 9.4h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 30°C | 83% | 7.9 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 25°C | 31°C | 58% | 4.5 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 24°C | 30°C | 53% | 5.1 | 10.3h | 7.3/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 33°C, 39% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 30°C, 89% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable
Average 30°C, 78% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 30°C, 38% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 27% rainy days and 30°C.
July is the wettest month with 92% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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