When is the best time to visit Manila?

January, February and December score best for comfortable weather in Manila, balancing daytime temperatures against rainy days across the year.

What is the hottest month in Manila?

April is typically the warmest month in Manila, with daytime highs around 33.4°C.

What is the coolest month in Manila?

January is typically the coolest month in Manila, with daytime highs around 29.4°C.

What is the rainiest month in Manila?

July sees the most rain in Manila, with around 30 rainy days.

What is the driest month in Manila?

February is usually the driest month in Manila, with around 7 rainy days.

Which months have the most festivals in Manila?

January carry the strongest festival calendar in Manila. Each month's highlights are listed in the table above.

Best time to visit Manila

January, February and December score best for Manila weather:

January29° / 24°CThe best month — dry, "cool" by Manila standards, and the Black Nazarene procession (9 January) turns Quiapo into one of Asia's great religious spectacles.
February30° / 24°CDry season at its most comfortable — prime Intramuros-and-bay-sunset weather.
December30° / 25°CDry season returns for the world's longest Christmas — parols (star lanterns) everywhere, Simbang Gabi dawn masses from the 16th, and peak festive crowds.

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By TripSapien Research · Updated May 20, 2026

Manila weather by month

Month	High	Low	Rain (mm)	Rainy days	Daylight	Sea
JanuaryBest weather	29°	24°	34	10	11h	28°
FebruaryBest weather	30°	24°	23	7	12h	29°
March	32°	25°	22	8	12h	30°
April	33°	26°	22	11	12h	32°
May	33°	27°	124	23	13h	32°
June	32°	27°	171	28	13h	31°
July	31°	26°	315	30	13h	30°
August	30°	26°	277	30	13h	31°
September	30°	26°	279	29	12h	30°
October	31°	26°	166	25	12h	30°
November	31°	26°	77	17	12h	30°
DecemberBest weather	30°	25°	103	16	11h	29°

Temperatures in °C. Long-term monthly averages.

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Manila month by month

JanuaryBest weather

Manila in January: 29.4°C high, 24.1°C low, 34.3mm rain over 10 days, 11.4h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

traditional New Year · Feast of the Black Nazarene

FebruaryBest weather

Manila in February: 30.2°C high, 24.2°C low, 22.6mm rain over 7 days, 11.5h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

March

Manila in March: 31.7°C high, 25.2°C low, 22mm rain over 8 days, 11.9h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

April

Manila in April: 33.4°C high, 26.4°C low, 22.3mm rain over 11 days, 12.3h daylight. Hot and dry — outdoor friendly, hydrate.

May

Manila in May: 33.2°C high, 27°C low, 124mm rain over 23 days, 12.7h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

June

Manila in June: 32°C high, 26.6°C low, 171.4mm rain over 28 days, 12.9h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

July

Manila in July: 30.7°C high, 26.1°C low, 315.4mm rain over 30 days, 13h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

August

Manila in August: 30.3°C high, 26°C low, 277mm rain over 30 days, 12.8h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

September

Manila in September: 30.4°C high, 25.8°C low, 279.2mm rain over 29 days, 12.4h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

October

Manila in October: 30.7°C high, 25.8°C low, 165.7mm rain over 25 days, 12h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

November

Manila in November: 30.7°C high, 25.7°C low, 76.7mm rain over 17 days, 11.6h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

DecemberBest weather

Manila in December: 29.6°C high, 24.9°C low, 103.2mm rain over 16 days, 11.3h daylight. Hot and rainy — afternoon storms, plan indoor afternoons.

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