Manila

Manila

Metro Manila, Philippines

Local time18:50 Sunrise05:49 Sunset17:30 Elevation9 m
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Weather

When is the best time to visit Manila?

Monthly averages. The current month is highlighted.

High and low temperature

20° 25° 30° 35° 70° 80° 90° 30° 24° Jan 31° 24° Feb 32° 25° Mar 34° 27° Apr 34° 27° May 33° 27° Jun 32° 26° Jul 31° 26° Aug 31° 26° Sep 31° 26° Oct 31° 25° Nov 30° 25° Dec
Cold (high ≤ 8 °C) Cool Mild Warm

Rain millimetres per month

19 Jan 22 Feb 22 Mar 23 Apr 159 May 253 Jun 432 Jul 492 Aug 396 Sep 221 Oct 120 Nov 98 Dec mm

The climate in numbers

Warmest month 34° April
Coldest month 24° January
Wettest month 492mm August
Rain per year 2,257mm
Rainy days per year 122

Averages for 1991–2020 measured at the Portareamanila weather station, 2 km away. Source: World Meteorological Organization climate normals.

MonthHighLowRainRainy days Daylight
January 29.9 °C 23.9 °C 19 mm 3.2 11.4 h
February 30.7 °C 24.3 °C 22 mm 2.3 11.7 h
March 32.1 °C 25.3 °C 22 mm 2.7 12.0 h
April 33.7 °C 26.7 °C 23 mm 2.8 12.5 h
May 33.6 °C 27.0 °C 159 mm 9.4 12.8 h
June 32.8 °C 26.6 °C 253 mm 13.9 13.0 h
July 31.5 °C 25.9 °C 432 mm 18.9 12.9 h
August 31.0 °C 25.8 °C 492 mm 19.2 12.6 h
September 31.2 °C 25.7 °C 396 mm 18.2 12.2 h
October 31.4 °C 25.7 °C 221 mm 13.7 11.8 h
November 31.3 °C 25.3 °C 120 mm 10.0 11.5 h
December 30.3 °C 24.6 °C 98 mm 7.5 11.3 h
For your trip

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What to pack

What to wear in Manila

Day31 °C Night26 °C Rain221 mm

October in Manila: hot, with highs of 31 °C and lows of 26 °C. Light clothes are enough.

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    Base layer Light cotton or linen T-shirts
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    Jacket Light windbreaker
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    Shoes Closed, water-resistant shoes
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    Accessory Folding umbrella
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    Accessory Sunglasses
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    Accessory Sunscreen
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    Accessory Cap or hat

No need for warm layer.

  • It is one of the wettest months, with 221 mm. Bring something waterproof.
  • Middays are very hot: wear light, breathable clothes and keep water at hand.

Based on each month's average weather. Pack your everyday basics too.

Curious facts

Curious facts about Manila

  • 87% of the year's rain falls between May and October.
  • The temperature barely changes over the year: the average high goes from 30° to 34°.
  • It never gets cold: the average low of the coolest month is 24°.
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