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Manila Weather in August

Manila in August

The short of it: Manila in August averages a high of 31 °C (88 °F) and a low of 25 °C (76 °F), with 485 mm (19.1 in) of rain and about 12 h 36 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 31° · low 25° · rain 485 mm · daylight 12 h 36 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: January & February

August in Manila brings afternoons near 31° and nights around 25°, with about 485 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 485 mm.

The sun is up for about 12 h 36 min in mid-August, 18 minutes less than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates August 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Manila runs cooler than most and wetter than most in August. Santa Cruz, 0 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

August in Manila, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
1st wettest of 12
Versus July
about the same, 45 mm more rain
Versus September
about the same
Day–night spread
6°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 36 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

August averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa CruzNational Capital Region0 km SSE31°25°485 mm
CaloocanNational Capital Region5 km NNW31°25°521 mm
San JuanNational Capital Region6 km E32°25°483 mm
MandaluyongNational Capital Region6 km ESE31°25°445 mm
Mandaluyong CityNational Capital Region7 km ESE31°25°445 mm
PasayNational Capital Region8 km SSE31°25°419 mm
NavotasNational Capital Region8 km NNW31°24°542 mm
Makati CityNational Capital Region8 km SE31°25°445 mm

The Almanac · Manila Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
August
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Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 485 mm.

Climate of Manila by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°34 mm14 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
February31°22°26 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
March32°23°21 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April34°25°31 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
May34°25°170 mm9 km/h12 h 48 min✦
June33°25°260 mm9 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
July31°24°440 mm9 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
August31°25°485 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
September31°24°392 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October31°24°233 mm8 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
November31°24°126 mm10 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
December30°23°121 mm13 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manila in August

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manila in August?

Days average 31 °C (88 °F) and nights 25 °C (76 °F), with about 485 mm (19.1 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 31° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the wettest month of the year here, about 485 mm.

Is August a good time to visit Manila?

The Almanac gives August 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Manila in August?

In mid-August the sun is up for about 12 h 36 min. The days are shortening — from 11 h 16 min in December to 12 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Manila in August?

Hardly — August nights average 25 °C (76 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Manila in August?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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