Manila weather in January
January is one of the best months to visit Manila: highs of 27°C (80°F) and about 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average 21°C (69°F) and cloud cover 52% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 28°C (83°F). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is about as warm and drier; February brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 148 mm (5.8 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Manila?
best month Weather score 65/100.
Yes. January is one of the best months for weather in Manila.
Does it rain a lot in Manila in January?
Some rain is normal: about 148 mm (5.8 in) falls in an average January. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Manila in January?
Days average 27°C (80°F) and nights 21°C (69°F).
Manila weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 148 mm | 52% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 148 mm | 43% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 119 mm | 37% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| April | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 102 mm | 34% | 31°C (88°F) | best |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | 62% | 32°C (90°F) | fair |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 248 mm | 77% | 32°C (89°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 312 mm | 84% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 289 mm | 88% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 301 mm | 84% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 341 mm | 71% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 345 mm | 62% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | 62% | 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