Manila Weather and Climate Information

(Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines)

Manila is a very hot part of the Philippines, with much sunny weather and a fairly constant climate. Temperatures rarely stay too far from the 30°C / 86°F mark on thermometers. Humidity levels can be high for much of the year in Manila, although do noticeably fall during February, March and April.

By the end of April, rainy weather begins to make more of an appearance in Manila, followed by the typhoon season, predictably falling between June and November. The climate remains hot throughout this period and even in July and August, when precipitation levels top 400 mm / 16 inches per month, sunshine is never too far from hand if you are patient.

Seasonal Climate Variations / When to Go

When the rain is torrential in Manila, an umbrella really is pretty pointless and you will need to find cover. However, even the heaviest showers soon begin to taper off, and the arrival of November sees a very obvious change in the climate, marking the beginning of the welcomed dry season.

The improved weather from November through April means that these really are the best months to visit Manila, although May and June remain fairly popular months also.

Manila Weather and Climate Chart (Averages)

	Maximum	Minimum
January	29°C / 84°F	23°C / 73°F
February	30°C / 86°F	24°C / 75°F
March	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 77°F
April	33°C / 91°F	26°C / 79°F
May	32°C / 90°F	25°C / 77°F
June	32°C / 90°F	25°C / 77°F
July	30°C / 86°F	25°C / 77°F
August	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 77°F
September	30°C / 86°F	25°C / 77°F
October	31°C / 88°F	25°C / 77°F
November	30°C / 86°F	24°C / 75°F
December	29°C / 84°F	22°C / 72°F