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Best time to visit Manila: month by month
Short answer
December to April is the dry season, with highs of 29-32°C; January and February are the most comfortable, with fewer rainy days. April and May are the hottest (32-34°C), and the rainy season from June to October brings 25-30 rainy days a month and typhoons that can flood streets and cancel flights.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29°C | 23°C | 15 | high |
| Feb | 30°C | 23°C | 11 | high |
| Mar | 32°C | 24°C | 9 | medium |
| Apr | 32°C | 25°C | 17 | medium |
| May | 34°C | 26°C | 19 | medium |
| Jun | 31°C | 26°C | 25 | low |
| Jul | 31°C | 26°C | 27 | low |
| Aug | 30°C | 25°C | 30 | low |
| Sep | 30°C | 25°C | 28 | low |
| Oct | 30°C | 25°C | 28 | medium |
| Nov | 31°C | 25°C | 18 | medium |
| Dec | 30°C | 24°C | 17 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Hot and mostly dry, highs of 32°C in March and April and 34°C in May; Holy Week in March or April empties the city.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
The rainy season, with highs of 30-31°C, 25-30 rainy days a month and typhoon risk, highest from July to September.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
September and October remain wet (about 28 rainy days); November dries out (about 18) and the Christmas season is in full swing.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
The most pleasant season, with highs of 29-30°C, lows of 23-24°C and 11-17 rainy days, mostly short showers.
Events worth planning around
- Feast of the Black Nazarene in Quiapo, 9 January, with a huge procession
- Holy Week (Semana Santa), in March or April
- Christmas season, from September to early January, with Simbang Gabi dawn masses from 16 December
- Independence Day, 12 June
When to avoid
July to September has the highest typhoon and flood risk; also avoid Quiapo around 9 January unless you want to see the Black Nazarene procession, which draws enormous crowds.
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Common questions
What is the best month to visit Manila?
January or February, when it is dry and least humid.
When is typhoon season?
June to October, with the highest risk from July to September.
What happens during Holy Week?
Many residents leave, offices close and traffic disappears; some restaurants and shops close on Thursday and Friday.