Manila, Philippines

🇵🇭 Manila, Philippines



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Best time to visit Manila

The best time to visit Manila is December to April, when conditions are generally dry, though March and April are very hot. May to July is hotter, more humid and increasingly rainy, while August to October are the wettest months, with peak typhoon season and the highest dengue risk. November is generally dry, but hurricane risk remains.

JanuaryGreatTemp (°C)23°Rain (mm)21Sun Hours6Dry Days19

January is relatively dry, around 20-28°C, with comfortable conditions for historic districts, museums and outdoor city sights.

FebruaryGreatTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)11Sun Hours8Dry Days21

February is sunny and dry, around 21-29°C. The weather suits museums, historic neighbourhoods and outdoor landmarks.

MarchGreatTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)17Sun Hours10Dry Days21

March is hot and mostly dry, around 22-31°C. Schedule outdoor sightseeing away from the strongest afternoon heat.

AprilGreatTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)36Sun Hours12Dry Days18

April is very hot and mostly dry, around 24-33°C. Early-day visits are suitable for Manila’s outdoor landmarks.

MayOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)71Sun Hours12Dry Days14

May is hot and humid, around 25-34°C, with the rainy season beginning. Showers can disrupt walks and other outdoor sightseeing.

JuneOKTemp (°C)28°Rain (mm)77Sun Hours10Dry Days12

June is hot and humid, around 25-33°C, with frequent rain and typhoon risk. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

JulyOKTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)125Sun Hours9Dry Days9

July is humid and rainy, around 24-32°C, with typhoon risk. A storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

AugustOKTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)63Sun Hours9Dry Days13

August is very rainy and humid, around 24-31°C: peak typhoon season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip. Heavy rain and standing water create the year’s highest dengue risk.

SeptemberOKTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)96Sun Hours9Dry Days11

September is very wet and humid, around 24-32°C: peak typhoon season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip. Heavy rain and standing water create the year’s highest dengue risk.

OctoberOKTemp (°C)27°Rain (mm)74Sun Hours9Dry Days14

October is wet and humid, around 24-32°C: peak typhoon season, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip. Heavy rain and standing water create the year’s highest dengue risk.

NovemberOKTemp (°C)26°Rain (mm)25Sun Hours8Dry Days19

November is warm, around 23-31°C, with a generally dry pattern. Hurricane risk remains, and a storm can cancel flights and wreck the trip.

DecemberGreatTemp (°C)25°Rain (mm)43Sun Hours6Dry Days19

December is warm and generally dry, around 21-29°C. The conditions suit historic sites, museums and outdoor city walks.

Sources: weather2travel.com, en.wikivoyage.org

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Brief

  • Try Manila specialties such as adobo, sinigang, lechon, halo-halo and freshly opened buko. For a more distinctive local experience, look for carinderia-style meals and Filipino merienda.
  • The PVL Invitational continues at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on September 6, with matches scheduled at 16:00 and 18:30. (gov.ph)

Safety and health

  • Avoid floodwater, mud and wet soil after heavy rain, and cover cuts or open wounds. Contaminated water and soil can transmit melioidosis. (cdc.gov)
  • Use mosquito repellent and wear long sleeves where practical. Dengue and Zika occur in the Philippines, including urban areas. (cdc.gov)
  • Do not swim, wade or wash in untreated freshwater because of schistosomiasis risk. (cdc.gov)
  • Drink sealed bottled water. Be cautious with ice, cut fruit and street food; choose food that is cooked thoroughly and kept hot. (cdc.gov | wikivoyage.org)
  • A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or over arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission, including after a transit or layover of more than 12 hours. It is not required for direct travel from the United States. (cdc.gov)

Recent News

  • The southwest monsoon is continuing to bring rain and thunderstorms across Luzon, with Manila and other low-lying areas vulnerable to renewed flooding, difficult road travel and localized disruptions. Authorities have been clearing flood-affected communities, while the monsoon may continue through the end of September. (gov.ph)
  • Heavy rain and tropical storms caused flooding, landslides and at least 16 deaths in the northern Philippines in August. Manila’s rivers were also affected by large amounts of storm-washed rubbish, highlighting continuing post-flood sanitation and access concerns. (bbc.com)
  • Vice President Sara Duterte posted bail on September 5 after a court issued an arrest order over alleged threats against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. The politically sensitive case could lead to demonstrations or localized security and traffic disruptions in Manila; avoid protests and monitor local updates. (npr.org | yahoo.com)