ClimateForecastAugustSeptember >>

Manila weather in August (Luzon, Philippines)

How does the weather in Manila usually fare in August? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

During August, Manila usually has very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. In the daytime, temperatures tend to hover near 31°C, cooling down at night to around 26°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Manila in August falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 308 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 21 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 135 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, August may not be the ideal month to visit Manila. February and March typically offer the best circumstances. While July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Manila climate page with graphs.

 

Manila, monthly averages in August

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 26°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 31°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 308 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 81%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 135 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Philippines in August

Find out more about the weather in Philippines and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
7/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
7/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Manila.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Philippines? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Philippines. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.