Average Monthly Sunshine in Manila

The graphs on this page shows the average number of hours per month and per day that Manila receives direct sunlight. The numbers are calculated over a 30-year period to provide a reliable average.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Those who love seasonal contrasts will appreciate Manila. Expect long, bright days with 261 hours in April and darker periods with just 132 hours in September. The total annual amount of sun is 2110 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

In Manila, summer days are longer and more sunny, with daily sunshine hours peaking at 8.7 hours in April. As the darker season arrives, the brightness of the sun becomes less. September sees a soft sun for only 4.4 hours.

Manila’s total hours of sunshine compared to other major cities

Manila enjoys an average of 2110 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

Athens, Greece, enjoys 2769 hours of sunshine each year, making it one of the sunniest destinations in the Mediterranean region.

Toronto, Canada, sees around 2071 hours of sunshine each year, with especially long, bright summer days.

In Seoul, South Korea, there are approximately 2133 hours of sunshine per year, mostly during spring and autumn.

Adelaide, Australia, enjoys 2770 hours of sunshine annually, with long, sunny summers.

Other climate information

July, Manila’s wettest month, receives 24 mm of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C. During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 35°C.

For more detailed insights into the city’s temperatures, check out our Temperature page. To explore more about precipitation patterns, visit our Manila Precipitation page.