AI-generatedManila at a glance
- Best time
- Dec – Mar
- Warmest month
- Apr · 32°
- Warmest sea
- May · 30.1°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,200 h
- Rain a year
- 1,635 mm
- Climate
- Tropical
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Elevation
- 13 m
Climate in Manila
Manila has a tropical climate: it is warm all year round, and the seasons differ mainly in how much rain falls. April is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 28 °C. With around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year, Manila is moderately sunny; April is the sunniest month with 8.0 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
October is the peak of the typhoon season
Keep in mindFrequent rainStorm season
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 27°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 29°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:4717:37
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:34–06:15 · evening 17:08–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:25–05:34 · evening 17:50–17:58
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Manila in October?
In October, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 169 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Manila.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 50 min05:47 – 17:37
- UV index
- 11 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 31 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 14 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 74 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Manila
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %70 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %40 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %2 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Sea temperature in Manila
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 28.3 – 29.5 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Manila ranges from 26.7 °C in January to 30.1 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in May, while the air already peaks in April. From July to September the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in May, eight out of ten years were between 29.3 and 30.9 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 26.7° | 26.2° | 27.2° | warm |
| FebruaryFeb | 26.7° | 26.1° | 27.2° | warm |
| MarchMar | 27.7° | 27.0° | 28.1° | warm |
| AprilApr | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.7° | very warm |
| MayMay | 30.1° | 29.3° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JuneJun | 30.1° | 29.3° | 30.9° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 29.5° | 28.8° | 30.4° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 29.2° | 28.2° | 30.1° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 29.3° | 28.6° | 29.9° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 29.0° | 28.3° | 29.5° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 28.5° | 28.0° | 29.0° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 27.6° | 27.1° | 28.1° | warm |
Sunshine hours in Manila
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 5.4 of 11.8 hours of daylight in Manila, 46 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Manila
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 11 · extremeAvoid the midday sun; SPF 50+, covering clothes, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in August (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 15 min
- Fair skin
- about 15 min
- Light brown skin
- about 20 min
- Olive skin
- about 30 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Manila: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Manila has about 18 rainy days with 169 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Manila
How breezy and how cloudy Manila is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Manila typically peaks at 14 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Jan – Feb.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 74 % of the sky over Manila: mostly cloudy, with about 5.4 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Manila
How often the day gets hot in Manila (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Manila has about 10 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: often muggy. The air feels warmer than the thermometer says: light, airy clothes and slow days help.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Manila
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 31 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (23°), the warmest in May (26°). Nights stay tropical all year (20 °C and more), so a room with air conditioning or at least a fan pays off. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 358 days a year, mostly all year round.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 83 | 28° | 23° | 26.7° | 6.1 h | 4 | 36 |
| FebruaryFeb | 80 | 29° | 23° | 26.7° | 6.6 h | 3 | 25 |
| MarchMar | 72 | 31° | 24° | 27.7° | 7.3 h | 3 | 23 |
| AprilApr | 63 | 32° | 25° | 29.0° | 8.0 h | 4 | 22 |
| MayMay | 38 | 32° | 26° | 30.1° | 7.0 h | 15 | 124 |
| JuneJun | 39 | 30° | 26° | 30.1° | 6.0 h | 23 | 176 |
| JulyJul | 42 | 29° | 25° | 29.5° | 4.8 h | 28 | 318 |
| AugustAug | 44 | 29° | 25° | 29.2° | 4.8 h | 28 | 273 |
| SeptemberSep | 43 | 29° | 25° | 29.3° | 4.7 h | 26 | 280 |
| OctoberOct | 44 | 29° | 25° | 29.0° | 5.4 h | 18 | 169 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 29° | 25° | 28.5° | 6.0 h | 9 | 79 |
| DecemberDec | 71 | 28° | 24° | 27.6° | 5.5 h | 8 | 111 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
14.60° N, 120.98° E · 13 m · Asia/Manila
Best time to visit Manila
The best time to visit Manila is from December to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from November to April. Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 318 mm.
Manila through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Manila in the dry season
Nov – Apr
Good
- 28–32 °C by day
- Sea 28 °C
- 7 h of sun a day
- 32 rainy days in all
Manila in the rainy season
May – Oct
Fair
- 29–32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6 h of sun a day
- 137 rainy days in all
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Your best months: January – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Manila
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Manila: score 83 against 44. In January, days are 1 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 2 °C cooler in January. January has 14 fewer rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 44 | 83better |
| Day high | 29° | 28° |
| Night low | 25° | 23° |
| Sea | 29.0° | 26.7° |
| Sunshine | 5.4 h | 6.1 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 18 | 4better |
| Rainfall | 169 mm | 36 mmbetter |
| Muggy days | 31 | 28better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Nov – Apr
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
No month
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Rainy months
May – Oct
12 or more rainy days
Manila month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
83January28° · Sea 27° · 6 h
In January, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 36 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in January80February29° · Sea 27° · 7 h
In February, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 26.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in February72March31° · Sea 28° · 7 h
In March, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.7 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in March63April32° · Sea 29° · 8 h
In April, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in April38May32° · Sea 30° · 7 h
In May, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 15 days, totalling 124 mm. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in May39June30° · Sea 30° · 6 h
In June, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 176 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is not an ideal month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in June42July29° · Sea 30° · 5 h
In July, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 318 mm. On about 11 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in July44August29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In August, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 28 days, totalling 273 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in August43September29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In September, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 26 days, totalling 280 mm. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in September44October29° · Sea 29° · 5 h
In October, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 18 days, totalling 169 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in October65November29° · Sea 29° · 6 h
In November, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Manila.
Manila in November71December28° · Sea 28° · 6 h
In December, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 27.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 111 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Manila.
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Manila vs. Makati City
In October the holiday weather in Manila and Makati City is about equally good (score 44 vs. 44). During the day it is about as warm in Makati City as in Manila. The sea is about equally warm.
| in October | Manila | Makati City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 44 | 44 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 29° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rainy days | 18 | 18 |
| Best time | Dec – Mar | Dec – Mar |
Through the year
Philippines in October: the best places
In October, Manila ranks 9 of 14 destinations in this country.
- Coron28°29°69
- 2Boracay28°29°67
- 3El Nido28°29°66
- 4Baguio23°56
- 5Cagayan de Oro28°30°51
- 6Zamboanga29°29°49
- 7Cebu29°30°47
- 8Quezon City29°46
- 9ManilaThis page29°29°44
Planning a trip to Manila
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Manila in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Manila has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during May half-term (score 38).
- 66
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
- 38
May half-term
May – Jun
Poor
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 6.8 h of sun a day
- 17 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain
- 43
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 4.8 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 44
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 29 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 5.4 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Storm season
- 77
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
GoodBest holidays
- 28 °C by day
- Sea 27 °C
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 13 h 30 min
- Distance
- 10,760 km
- Time zone
- UTC+8
- Jet lag
- About 7 days (7 h east)
Rule of thumb for flying east: for a few days before, go to bed and get up a little earlier, and get plenty of morning light at your destination.
Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Storm season
Manila lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
- January
- February
- March
- April
- May
- June: Season
- July: Season
- August: Peak
- September: Peak
- October: Peak
- November: Season
- December
Official season dates of the regional warning centres (NOAA, JMA, IMD, Météo-France, BoM); not a forecast.
Frequently asked questions about Manila
When is the best time to visit Manila?
The best time to visit Manila is from December to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Manila?
The sea temperature in Manila ranges from 26.7 °C in January to 30.1 °C in May. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Manila in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 29.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Manila?
April is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 28 °C.
When does it rain most in Manila?
Rain is most frequent from May to October; the wettest month is July with 318 mm. The driest month is April with 22 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Manila get?
Manila gets around 2,200 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is April with 8.0 hours a day; in September there are 4.7 hours a day.
What time zone is Manila in?
Manila uses the time zone Asia/Manila, at UTC+8 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Manila?
A nonstop flight from London to Manila takes about 13 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 10,760 km. Most routes need a change of planes, which adds time.
When is typhoon season in Manila?
Manila lies in an area that Pacific typhoons can reach. The typhoon season runs from June to November, with most storms from August to October. A direct hit on any one place is rare, but if you travel then, keep an eye on weather warnings and book flexibly.
Which school holidays are best for Manila?
Manila has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 77) and its weakest during May half-term (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 66, May half-term 38, Summer holidays 43, October half-term 44, Christmas holidays 77.
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