Manila climate at a glance
Manila sees average daytime highs ranging from 30°C in January to 34°C in April. Around 2291 mm of precipitation falls over roughly 232 wet days a year, peaking in July (400 mm) and easing off in March (32 mm). March is the sunniest month at about 12 hours of sunshine.
Manila temperature & rainfall by month
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Weather seasons in Manila
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Manila climate, month by month
Averages computed from ERA5 reanalysis data, 2019–2024. Daylight on the 15th: 11.5 h in February. Reuse this data freely with attribution — download as JSON or CSV.
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Rainfall | Sun/day | Humidity | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30°C | 23°C | 11.3 | 61 mm | 10 h | 78% | 6.6 · Fair |
| February | 31°C | 23°C | 7.2 | 38 mm | 10.8 h | 73% | 6.8 · Fair |
| March | 32°C | 24°C | 9.2 | 32 mm | 11.6 h | 70% | 5.2 · Fair |
| April | 34°C | 26°C | 12.2 | 51 mm | 11.5 h | 68% | 3.5 · Poor |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 21.3 | 173 mm | 10.9 h | 74% | 2.1 · Challenging |
| June | 32°C | 26°C | 26.2 | 269 mm | 10.5 h | 82% | 3.2 · Poor |
| July | 31°C | 26°C | 28 | 400 mm | 8.7 h | 84% | 3.8 · Poor |
| August | 30°C | 26°C | 27 | 336 mm | 8.8 h | 85% | 4.3 · Poor |
| September | 30°C | 25°C | 27.5 | 391 mm | 8.5 h | 86% | 4.2 · Poor |
| October | 30°C | 25°C | 26.5 | 268 mm | 8.7 h | 85% | 4.1 · Poor |
| November | 31°C | 25°C | 19 | 141 mm | 9.7 h | 82% | 4.0 · Poor |
| December | 30°C | 24°C | 16.3 | 131 mm | 9.3 h | 80% | 5.0 · Fair |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Manila?
The best time to visit Manila is January–February, when daytime highs average around 31°C with about 7.2 rainy days per month.
What is the hottest month in Manila?
April is the hottest month in Manila, with average highs of 34°C.
What is the rainiest month in Manila?
July is the rainiest month in Manila, with around 400 mm of rainfall over 28 rainy days.
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