National Capital Region weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in National Capital Region: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 393 mm (15.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 22°C (71°F) and cloud cover 78% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 29°C (84°F). It is the wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 27°C (80°F) and 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Quezon City, the largest city in National Capital Region. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit National Capital Region?
least pleasant month Weather score 34/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in National Capital Region. For better conditions, consider Jan–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in National Capital Region in December?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 393 mm (15.5 in) falls in an average December. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is National Capital Region in December?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 22°C (71°F).
National Capital Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 148 mm | 75% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 148 mm | 64% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 119 mm | 54% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| April | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 102 mm | 50% | 31°C (88°F) | best |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | 68% | 32°C (90°F) | fair |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 248 mm | 80% | 32°C (89°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 312 mm | 86% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 289 mm | 89% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 301 mm | 86% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 341 mm | 79% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 345 mm | 75% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | 78% | 29°C (84°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across National Capital Region in December
Weather can differ a lot within National Capital Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Caloocan | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Manila | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Taguig | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Pasig City | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Valenzuela | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Paranaque City | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Las Piñas | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Makati City | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Marikina City | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Mandaluyong City | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |
| Mandaluyong | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | least pleasant |