Best Time to Visit Manila
Philippines · 30-year monthly climate averages
☀️ When to go
Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Manila are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
Climate profile
Manila sees its warmest weather in April, when daytime highs average around 34°C, and its coolest in January (around 30°C).
Annual precipitation totals roughly 2259mm — August is typically the wettest month (~493mm) and January the driest (~19mm).
A distinctly wetter period runs from May to November — worth planning around if you prefer dry days.
Year at a glance
🟧 avg daytime high · 🟦 dashed: avg nighttime low · bars: monthly rainfall
🔥 Recent heat vs normal
Daily forecast highs vs the 30-year normal — last 36 days
Each bar is one day: orange above normal, blue below.
Month by month
| Month | High / Low | Rainfall | Travel rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° / 24°C | 19mm | 👍 Good |
| February | 31° / 24°C | 22mm | 👍 Good |
| March | 32° / 25°C | 22mm | 👍 Good |
| April | 34° / 27°C | 23mm | 👍 Good |
| May | 34° / 27°C | 159mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| June | 33° / 27°C | 253mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| July | 32° / 26°C | 432mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| August | 31° / 26°C | 493mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| September | 31° / 26°C | 396mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| October | 31° / 26°C | 221mm | ⚠️ Challenging |
| November | 31° / 25°C | 120mm | 🤔 Fair |
| December | 30° / 25°C | 99mm | 👍 Good |
FAQ
- What is the best time to visit Manila?
- Based on 30 years of climate data, the most comfortable months to visit Manila are January, February and March, when daytime temperatures are agreeable and rainfall is relatively low.
- What is the hottest month in Manila?
- April is typically the hottest month in Manila, with average daytime highs around 34°C.
- What is the rainiest month in Manila?
- August is usually the wettest month, with around 493mm of precipitation.