Manila weather in September
Temperature, sea and sunshine in September: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.
Holiday weather in September
Fair
Best time to visit: December – March
What is the weather like in Manila in September?
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.
September compared
How the weather changes from August to October. Tap a month to open it.
| AugustAug | SeptemberSep | OctoberOct | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 44 | 43 | 44 |
| Day | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Night | 25° | 25° | 25° |
| Sea | 29° | 29° | 29° |
| Sun | 5 h | 5 h | 5 h |
| Rain days | 28 | 26 | 18 |
More details for September
- Daylight
- 12 h 14 min05:44 – 17:58
- UV index
- 12 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 30 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 86 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 7 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+8Asia/Manila
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %75 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %28 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %0 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in September
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Insect repellent
- Rain jacket or umbrella
Manila in September: quick answers
Is Manila hot in September?
Yes. In September, Manila is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C and nights stay around 25 °C. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.
Can you swim in Manila in September?
Yes. In September the sea averages 29.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
Does it rain much in Manila in September?
It rains often – on about 26 days, adding up to 280 mm.
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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