Manila Climate by Month
Manila has a tropical climate, with very high temperatures throughout the year. During the night the mercury drops to 21°C to 27°C. Due to the high relative humidity the feel temperature is generally several degrees higher than the actual temperature measured.
When is the dry and rainy season in Manila?
The period January to April is the dry season, after which in May the amount of rain increases rapidly. June to October is the rainy season with high amounts of rainfall each month and in this period it can sometimes rain for days in a row. If you arrive during these months there is a chance that your trip to the islands will be delayed by bad weather. Also when the wet season hits the city floods occur and the traffic stops.
Does Manila experience typhoons / hurricanes?
Manila is located in an area where there is a chance of typhoons. If a typhoon passes over the city, there is a high probability of significant damage. However, passing within a reasonable distance of the city also causes a lot of inconvenience from the high amounts of rainwater and strong wind. Serious flooding occurs almost every typhoon season. The season is from June to November, but occasionally typhoons occur outside of the typhoon season.
Average day and night temperature
The climate in Manila remains fairly constant, offering very warm temperatures throughout the year. Average daytime temperatures range from a very warm 35°C in April, the warmest time of the year, to a very warm 31°C during cooler months like January. At night, temperatures typically average around 24°C during these months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Manila is known for its substantial rainfall, with annual precipitation reaching 1751 mm. Significant seasonal changes in precipitation occur throughout the year. During the wetter season, July receives heavy rainfall, averaging 335 mm of precipitation, recorded across 20 rainy days. In contrast, the drier season, April brings less rainfall, with 24 mm over 3 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Sunshine over the year
Seasonal changes in sunshine hours are quite dramatic in Manila. While April receives considerable daily sunshine with up to 8.7 hours, September marks the darkest time of the year, where sunshine is scarce with only 4.4 hours of sunlight per day.Monthly hours of sunshine
Daily hours of sunshine
Average humidity
The relative humidity is moderate throughout the year in Manila.
Relative humidity over the year
Average wind speed
The mean wind speed over the year in Manila ranges from 2°C in January to 4°C in March.
The mean monthly wind speed over the year (meters per second)
The best time of year to visit Manila in Philippines
Manila has high temperatures year round ranging between 30°C and 34°C.The best time to visit is during the drier months: January, February, March and April.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
Rainy season in Manila occurs in the months of June, July, August, September and October.
April has an average maximum temperature of 35°C and is the hottest month of the year.
The coolest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 31°C.
July tops the wettest month list with 335 mm of rainfall.
April is the driest month with 24 mm of precipitation.
April is the sunniest month with an average of 261 hours of sunshine.
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