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Top sights in Manila
- Intramuros – District of Manila, Philippines
- San Agustin Church, Manila – Roman Catholic church in Intramuros, Manila, Philippines
- Rizal Park – Historic urban park in Manila, Philippines
- Fort Santiago – Citadel built by Spanish conquistador for the city of Manila, Philippines
- Manila Cathedral – Roman Catholic basilica located in Manila, Philippines
- Binondo – District of Manila, Philippines
- Manila Bay – Natural harbour, industrial port of Manila on Luzon
Well-known landmarks, each checked against Wikidata (CC0), which also supplies the one-line descriptions. The bookable tours below are the second layer: guided ways to see them.
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Getting around
Manila is served by LRT Line 1 (green) and LRT Line 2 (blue); most tourist sites are along Line 1. The metro is extremely packed during rush hour, and everyone wears backpacks and bags on the front. Several city and provincial bus routes cross or end in Manila, and jeepneys also run.
Staying safe
Despite a reputation for crime and congestion, Manila is relatively safe if you follow basic precautions. Tourist areas are well patrolled by police or private security. Theft is common, especially pickpocketing, and driving is the worst way to get around if you do not know large-city driving.
Summarised from Wikivoyage: Manila (CC BY-SA 4.0).
Where to stay in Manila
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Best time to visit Manila
By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Manila are January to April and November to December, with average daytime highs of 85 to 93°F (29 to 34°C) and 7 to 18 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick that has not yet been checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. April is the hottest month, averaging 93°F (34°C), and January the coolest at 85°F (29°C). July sees the most rain, around 28 days, while February is the driest with about 7.
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| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain (about, mm) | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 150 | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| February | 87°F (31°C) | 73°F (23°C) | 150 | 7 | Comfortable: 7 rainy days |
| March | 90°F (32°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 120 | 8 | Comfortable: 8 rainy days |
| April | 93°F (34°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 100 | 12 | Comfortable: 12 rainy days |
| May | 92°F (33°C) | 80°F (27°C) | 170 | 21 | Shoulder: 92°F (33°C), 21 rainy days |
| June | 89°F (32°C) | 79°F (26°C) | 250 | 24 | Shoulder: 89°F (32°C), 24 rainy days |
| July | 87°F (31°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 310 | 28 | Avoid: among the wettest, 28 rainy days |
| August | 86°F (30°C) | 78°F (26°C) | 290 | 28 | Avoid: among the wettest, 28 rainy days |
| September | 86°F (30°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 300 | 27 | Avoid: among the wettest, 27 rainy days |
| October | 86°F (30°C) | 77°F (25°C) | 340 | 26 | Shoulder: 86°F (30°C), 26 rainy days |
| November | 87°F (31°C) | 76°F (24°C) | 340 | 18 | Comfortable: 18 rainy days |
| December | 86°F (30°C) | 75°F (24°C) | 390 | 17 | Comfortable: 17 rainy days |
Average daily high and low, and days with rain (a day with at least 1 mm), from Open-Meteo ERA5 records for 2019-2024. Highlighted rows are the pick above. Verdicts use only these numbers.
Rainfall: NASA POWER monthly normals. Sea temperature: NOAA daily satellite data.
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Manila: common questions
- When is the best time to visit Manila?
- By temperature and rainfall alone, the most comfortable months in Manila are January to April and November to December, when average highs run 85 to 93°F (29 to 34°C) with 7 to 18 rainy days a month. This is a weather-data pick, not yet checked against crowds, closures or local seasons. April is the hottest month at 93°F (34°C) on average, and January the coolest at 85°F (29°C).
- What is the rainiest month in Manila?
- July, with roughly 28 days of rain. The driest is February, with about 7. A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain; figures are averages from 2019-2024 records.
- How warm does it get in Manila?
- Temperatures barely change through the year: average daytime highs stay between 85 to 93°F (29 to 34°C). The bigger seasonal difference is rain: July is the wettest month, with around 28 rainy days.
- What is the rainy season in Manila?
- The wettest months in Manila are May to October, with 21 to 28 rainy days a month. February is the driest.
- Is it safe to travel to Philippines right now?
- Voyaggora shows the official US, UK and Canada travel advisories for Philippines on one page, with the source and the time each was last checked. Open the live advisory for Philippines before you book.
- What other places are near Manila?
- The closest Voyaggora guides to Manila are Hong Kong (690 miles), Macau (720 miles), Taipei (720 miles).
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