Best Time to Visit Manila, Philippines

When to go to Manila

Manila runs hot all year but the December-to-February window gives you the breathable version. The Northeast monsoon (Amihan) drops humidity, opens all the rooftop bars, and makes Intramuros walkable in the afternoon. April-May are the hottest months; August-September the wettest.

Seasonal overview

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Dry season

November to May

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Rainy season

June to October (Habagat monsoon plus typhoons)

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Periods to avoid

April and May (peak heat, often 35°C+) and August (heaviest rain)

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Best month: January

December to February. Cooler, drier, all rooftop bars open.

12-month overview

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Best weeks to visit Manila

✨ January 10 to 24

✨ February 1 to 15

Tips for Manila

Traffic is the real weather. Plan around EDSA peak hours (7-10am, 5-8pm).
Sinulog (Cebu, Jan) and Ati-Atihan (Kalibo, Jan) are easy weekend trips from Manila.
Black Nazarene in Quiapo (early Jan) closes old Manila. Beautiful but plan around it.

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