23° to 31°
Driest & Coolest
The coolest, most comfortable month of the year, and the preferred choice for a visit.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
23° to 31°
Dry & Pleasant
Still part of the best window, just slightly warmer than January.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
24° to 33°
Dry but Hot
Still technically dry season, but noticeably hotter than the winter months before it.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 34°
Hot & Dry
Very hot and still dry, among the most intense months of the year for heat.
🥵 Heat protection☀️ Sunscreen
26° to 34°
Hottest & Rain Begins
The hottest month of the year on average, as the first real rain of the year sets in.
🥵 Heat protection☔ Umbrella handy
26° to 33°
Wet Season Builds
Rain becomes a regular fixture as the wet season sets in.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
25° to 32°
Very Wet
Among the wettest months of the year, with rain a near-daily presence.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
25° to 31°
Wettest Month
The rainiest month of the year by a wide margin, with rain on most days.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
25° to 31°
Still Very Wet
Still deep in the rainy season, though slightly less than August.
☔ Heavy rain gear⚠️ Flash-flood aware
24° to 32°
Rain Eases
Rain eases noticeably from the peak of the wet season, though still a regular presence.
☔ Umbrella essential🥵 Heat protection
24° to 32°
Transition to Dry
Rain continues to ease as the year moves toward its driest stretch.
☔ Umbrella handy🥵 Heat protection
23° to 31°
Winter Begins
Part of the best window by the source's own account, though typhoons can occasionally still pass through this month.
☀️ Sunscreen✨ Best sightseeing weather
★★★ peak season, ★★☆ decent shoulder months, ★☆☆ true off-peak, based on rain frequency, heat, and haze.
Frequently asked questions
When is monsoon season in Manila?›
Manila's rainy season historically runs from May through December, with a very rainy stretch from June through October, and August the wettest month by a wide margin.
What is the best time of year to visit Manila?›
Winter, December through February, is historically Manila's dry season and the best time to visit, with January and February typically the driest and January slightly more comfortable since it runs less hot.
What is the least favorable time to visit Manila?›
July through September is historically the wettest, most sustained rainy stretch of the year.
Which month has the most rain in Manila?›
August is historically the wettest month by a wide margin.
Which month is the driest in Manila?›
January, February, and March are historically tied as the driest months, each averaging very little rain.
How hot does Manila get?›
May is historically the hottest month on average, part of a hot stretch that runs from March to May, just before the rains set in.
What should I pack for Manila during the rainy season?›
Rain gear is worth having from around May through December, especially from July through September when rain is heaviest.
Can typhoons affect Manila in December?›
Yes, occasionally. Even though December falls within Manila's recommended winter window, typhoons can still pass through the Philippines this month, which is part of why January and February are considered the more reliable choices.
Does Manila get typhoons?›
Yes. Manila and the north-central Philippines can be affected by typhoons, generally from May to December, with risk historically highest between August and November.
Is Manila always this hot?›
Temperatures stay warm year-round, but December through February is historically the coolest stretch, while March through May runs hottest, just before the rains arrive.