Manila (Pasay) weather by month & the best time to visit
Philippines · major coastal city · tropical rainforest climate
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The best time to visit Manila (Pasay) is March — its sunniest month (Sunshine Score 69/100), with April and January close behind. Manila (Pasay) averages about 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. Daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F and roughly 119 mm of rain in March.
When is the best time to visit Manila (Pasay)?
For sunshine, the best time to visit Manila (Pasay) is March, then April and January. The dullest month is May (57/100, 171 mm of rain). The full month-by-month picture is in the table below.
How sunny is Manila (Pasay)?
Manila (Pasay) gets a moderate 2,000 hours of sunshine a year. Conditions barely change through the year — only 12 Sunshine Score points separate March from May. It ranks #43 of 43 destinations in Philippines for annual sunshine, below the national median of 2,288 hours. The year's 2,917 mm of rain spreads fairly evenly across the months, with no pronounced dry season.
Sunshine Score by month
| Month | Score | Day high | Night low | Rain | UV | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 63 | 28° / 82°F | 22° / 72°F | 148 mm | 7 | 28° / 82°F |
| February | 63 | 29° / 84°F | 22° / 72°F | 148 mm | 9 | 28° / 82°F |
| March | 69 | 31° / 88°F | 22° / 72°F | 119 mm | 10 | 29° / 84°F |
| April | 64 | 33° / 91°F | 24° / 75°F | 102 mm | 11 | 31° / 88°F |
| May | 57 | 33° / 91°F | 25° / 77°F | 171 mm | 10 | 32° / 90°F |
| June | 63 | 31° / 88°F | 25° / 77°F | 248 mm | 9 | 32° / 90°F |
| July | 63 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 312 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| August | 63 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 289 mm | 9 | 31° / 88°F |
| September | 63 | 30° / 86°F | 25° / 77°F | 301 mm | 9 | 30° / 86°F |
| October | 63 | 30° / 86°F | 24° / 75°F | 341 mm | 8 | 31° / 88°F |
| November | 63 | 29° / 84°F | 24° / 75°F | 345 mm | 7 | 30° / 86°F |
| December | 63 | 28° / 82°F | 23° / 73°F | 393 mm | 6 | 29° / 84°F |
Sea temperature in Manila (Pasay) by month
The sea off Manila (Pasay) is warmest in May at around 32°C / 90°F, and coolest in January at 28°C / 82°F. The water sits at a comfortable 21°C or warmer roughly all year round. Month-by-month sea-surface temperatures are in the Sea column of the table above.
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Manila (Pasay): questions and answers
What kind of destination is Manila (Pasay)?
Manila (Pasay) is a major coastal city in Philippines with a tropical rainforest climate — the sea reaches 32°C at its warmest and is swimmable (21°C+) year-round.
How many hours of sunshine does Manila (Pasay) get a year?
Manila (Pasay) gets about 2,000 hours of sunshine a year, at its best around March.
When is the best time to visit Manila (Pasay)?
The sunniest time to visit Manila (Pasay) is March, when the Sunshine Score peaks at 69/100 (with April and January close behind). Expect daytime highs around 31°C / 88°F.
What is the least sunny month in Manila (Pasay)?
May is the least sunny month in Manila (Pasay), scoring 57/100 with about 171 mm of rain.
What is the sea temperature in Manila (Pasay)?
The sea in Manila (Pasay) ranges from about 28°C (January) to 32°C (May). Month-by-month sea temperatures are on this page.
How strong is the sun in Manila (Pasay)?
The typical midday UV index in Manila (Pasay) peaks around 11 (extreme) in April, easing to about 6 (high) in December. Month-by-month midday UV values are in the UV column of the table on this page.
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