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Manila

Manila, island megacity — historic Intramuros, colorful jeepneys and paradise islands a 1h flight away.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 14.6°N 120.98°E
FebruaryBest month
86°FOptimal temperature
27%Rainy days

When to visit Manila?

🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
73°F–86°F in February
🌧 Least rain
27% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (92%)
📅 Best score
8.1/10

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.

Manila weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌤️ January73°F84°F35%0.1in10.6h8.0/10
🌤️ February73°F86°F27%0.1in11.2h8.1/10
☀️ March75°F90°F24%0.0in11.8h7.9/10
🌤️ April79°F93°F33%0.1in12.0h7.2/10
⛅ May81°F93°F60%0.2in12.0h7.0/10
🌦️ June79°F88°F87%0.4in11.3h7.0/10
🌧️ July77°F86°F92%0.6in9.7h6.1/10
🌦️ August77°F86°F88%0.4in10.0h7.0/10
🌦️ September77°F86°F92%0.5in9.4h6.2/10
⛅ October77°F86°F83%0.3in10.5h7.0/10
🌤️ November77°F88°F58%0.2in10.9h7.2/10
🌤️ December75°F86°F53%0.2in10.3h7.3/10
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.

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 33°F, 39% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 30°F, 89% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.7/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Acceptable

Average 30°F, 78% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 6.8/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 30°F, 38% rainy days, 10.7h sunshine/day. Score: 7.8/10.

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Frequently asked questions

February is ideal with 27% rainy days and 30°F.
July is the wettest month with 92% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 7.8/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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