When to go
The Best Time to Visit Manila
Month-by-month climate data for Manila, Philippines — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
Timing is the first real decision when planning Manila— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
Warmest in Manila: May (34°C / 93°F) · Coolest: Jan (30°C / 86°F) · Wettest: Jul (~28 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
Manila climate, month by month
January
30° / 23°C
~12 rain days
Good
February
31° / 23°C
~9 rain days
Good
March
32° / 24°C
~10 rain days
Good
April
33° / 25°C
~14 rain days
Fair
May
34° / 26°C
~21 rain days
Tough
June
31° / 26°C
~26 rain days
Fair
July
31° / 26°C
~28 rain days
Fair
August
30° / 26°C
~26 rain days
Fair
September
30° / 25°C
~28 rain days
Fair
October
30° / 25°C
~28 rain days
Fair
November
31° / 25°C
~19 rain days
Fair
December
30° / 24°C
~17 rain days
Good
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