Manila Sunshine Hours by Month

The amount of sunshine is fundamental to comprehending a place's climate. This page shows the total number of hours of direct sunlight per month and the average hours per day in Manila, Luzon, Philippines. Long-term data from 1990 to 2020 was used to calculate these averages.

Monthly hours of sunshine

Sunshine in Manila varies greatly throughout the year. The sunniest month, April, reaches an impressive 261 hours, while September, the darkest month, offers only 132 hours. The total annual amount of sun is 2116 hours.

Daily hours of sunshine

For those who appreciate different seasons, Manila serves as an ideal destination. Expect longer, more sun-filled days in April with an average of 8.7 hours of sunshine daily, and embrace the darker days in September, offering only 4.4 hours of daily sunlight.

Manila enjoys an average of 2116 hours of sunshine annually. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:

In Barcelona, Spain, there are 2530 hours of sunshine annually and is a city that can be visited year-round.

In contrast, London, UK, receives only about 1659 hours of sunshine per year, known for its frequently overcast and rainy skies.

Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with 2520 hours of sunshine annually.

Melbourne, Australia, has 2380 hours of sunshine annually, with its famous “four seasons in a day” weather pattern.

July, Manila’s wettest month, receives 24 mm (0.9 in) of rainfall and has a maximum daytime temperature of 32°C (90°F). During the driest month April you can expect a temperature of 35°C (95°F).

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.