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Climate in Manila

Manila, Philippines has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 25.6°C and the city receives roughly 2402 mm of precipitation across 217 rainy days a year, with around 600 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 30.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 20.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Climate zone
Tropical
Comfort score
58/100

Climate overview

Manila, Philippines has a tropical climate. The annual average temperature is about 25.6°C and the city receives roughly 2402 mm of precipitation across 217 rainy days a year, with around 600 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 30.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 20.5°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Climate zone

Köppen-style classification derived deterministically from latitude and regional precipitation regime.

Climate zone

Manila is classified as Tropical. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Average temperatures

Annual averages and seasonal extremes.

Average temperatures

  • Annual average25.6°C
  • Warmest monthJul (30.7°C)
  • Coldest monthJan (20.5°C)
  • Comfort score58/100

Rainfall overview

Annual precipitation and how it is distributed across the year.

Rainfall overview

Manila receives about 2402 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 217 rainy days. The wettest month is Oct and the driest is Feb.

Sunshine overview

Estimated annual sunshine and its seasonal pattern.

Sunshine overview

Manila sees an estimated 600 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

Monthly climate table

Month-by-month estimates of temperature, rainfall, rainy days, and sunshine.

Monthly climate table

Manila monthly climate table
MonthHighLowRainRainy DaysSunshine
Jan28.5°C20.5°C147 mm1382 h
Feb28.6°C20.6°C137 mm1293 h
Mar29°C21°C157 mm1477 h
Apr29.6°C21.6°C196 mm1840 h
May30.1°C22.1°C235 mm2135 h
Jun30.5°C22.5°C235 mm2136 h
Jul30.7°C22.7°C216 mm2036 h
Aug30.5°C22.5°C216 mm2036 h
Sep30.1°C22.1°C235 mm2135 h
Oct29.6°C21.6°C255 mm2333 h
Nov29°C21°C206 mm1932 h
Dec28.6°C20.6°C167 mm1565 h

Best months to visit

Months with the mildest temperatures and lower rainfall, by the deterministic comfort heuristic. Not a tourism ranking.

Best months to visit

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Manila are Feb, Jan, Mar. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Seasonal summary

Average conditions by season.

Seasonal summary

  • Winter

    29°C / 21°C

    451 mm rain

  • Spring

    30°C / 22°C

    588 mm rain

  • Summer

    31°C / 23°C

    667 mm rain

  • Autumn

    30°C / 22°C

    696 mm rain

Climate comfort score

A 0–100 composite of temperature balance, rainfall, sunshine, seasonality, and winter/summer extremes; higher means more comfortable. Used consistently across the platform.

Climate comfort score

Manila has a climate comfort score of 58/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.

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