Month summary
Manila weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
24% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Manila in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Manila in March: 32°C and 11.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Manila in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Manila. Temperatures rise (32°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (24% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.1/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Manila averages 32°C, 24% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.9/10.
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Comparison
March vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.6h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Manila in March
Is March a good time to visit Manila?
March is an excellent time to visit Manila (score 7.9/10). With 32°C, 11.8h of sunshine and 24% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Manila in March?
With 32°C max and 11.8h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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