Manila Weather History
Philippines · Asia · Weather data 1976–today
Manila sits 1624km from the equator, 7m above sea level. That combination gives it a hot climate with one clear dry season (Tropical savanna climate). Its record high is 38.3°C, set 2024-04-30, its record low 17.9°C, set 2014-01-26.
Data through August 4, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Manila
What is the hottest temperature ever recorded in Manila?
The highest temperature in this record for Manila is 38.3°C, measured on 2024-04-30. That is a recorded daily value from Manila's own series covering 1976 to 2025, not an estimate or a regional average.
What is the coldest temperature ever recorded in Manila?
The lowest temperature in this record for Manila is 17.9°C, measured on 2014-01-26. Together with the heat record above, that spans the full range this city has actually experienced across 1976 to 2025.
How much rain does Manila get a year?
Manila averages 1700mm of precipitation a year, spread across roughly 172 days with at least 1mm. That average is taken over 50 complete calendar years, so one exceptionally wet or dry year does not set the figure.
What was the wettest day on record in Manila?
On 1979-10-05, 226.7mm fell on Manila, the highest single-day total in this series. For scale, that is roughly 13% of what the city receives in an average full year, in one day.
How many hours of sunshine does Manila get a year?
Manila averages 3634 sunshine hours a year, which works out to about 10.0 hours a day across the whole year. Sunshine hours measure the time direct sunlight actually reaches the ground, not simply how long it is light.
How warm are summers and how cold are winters in Manila?
Across the summer months Manila averages a daytime high near 29.5°C, while winter nights average 22.9°C. The seasons here are set from Manila's position relative to the equator rather than a fixed northern-hemisphere calendar.
What is the strongest wind recorded in Manila?
The strongest wind speed recorded in Manila is 71 km/h, on 2020-05-15. That is the daily maximum sustained wind rather than the peak gust, which typically runs higher still.
