Best time to visit Manila

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When is the best time to visit Manila?

The best time to visit Manila is January, February and December based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Manila30
    Jan
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Manila31
    Feb
  • 33°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Manila33
    Mar
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Manila34
    Apr
  • 34°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Manila34
    May
  • 32°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Manila32
    Jun
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Manila31
    Jul
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Manila31
    Aug
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Manila31
    Sep
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Manila31
    Oct
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Manila31
    Nov
  • 30°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Manila30
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Which is the hottest month in Manila?

The hottest time of year in Manila is normally May. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 34°C with very high heat and humidity.

Which month has the most rain in Manila?

In terms of rainfall, August is usually the wettest month in Manila with 426mm on average. There are normally 22 days in August with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Manila?

The sunniest time of year in Manila is normally April with bright sunshine on average for 70% of daylight hours; that's 9 hours of sunshine per day.

When is the sea warmest in Manila?

The sea is usually at its warmest in Manila in May when the water temperature reaches 30°C.

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The weather guide for Philippines (Manila) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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