Manila · AutumnMonth summary
Manila weather in October
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
83% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.5h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Autumn
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Manila in October?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in October (7.0/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Manila in October by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in October
🎯 Shoulder season — good value with reasonable accommodation prices Autumn in Manila is often underrated: 30°C, golden light and declining crowds. An interesting window. With 83% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.1/10) is significantly better if possible.
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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 October, Manila averages 30°C, 83% rainy days and 10.5h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
October vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -56%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Manila in October
Is October a good time to visit Manila?
October is an acceptable time for Manila (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Manila in October?
Yes, 83% of days see rain in October. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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