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Manila in August
What August is really like in Manila: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 23 rainy days and roughly 12.6 hours of daylight. Usually the wettest month, with frequent heavy rain and typhoon risk.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 23
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 7th-warmest month in Manila: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 23 of its 31 days. Compared with July (31°C (88°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:42
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:19
- Daylight
- About 12.6 hours
Hot dry season (March–May). Hot, sunny days peaking in April and May; Holy Week empties the city and fills the beaches.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in January). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Manila, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Museum · Intramuros
Casa Manila
A reconstruction of a 19th-century wealthy family's house opposite San Agustin, furnished with period furniture, a grand sala, a kitchen and an azotea terrace.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Gallery · Ermita and Malate
National Museum of Fine Arts
Entry is free; bring an ID and leave large bags at the entrance.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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Museum · Ermita and Malate
National Museum of Anthropology
Across the plaza from the Fine Arts museum, this museum traces the Philippines' pre-colonial cultures, with the Manunggul burial jar, textiles from many ethnic groups and finds from the San Diego, a Spanish galleon sunk in 1600.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
Museum · Ermita and Malate
National Museum of Natural History
A favourite with children; weekends are busy, so go on a weekday morning.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Architecture
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 25°C and 23 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Manila?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Manila?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Usually the wettest month, with frequent heavy rain and typhoon risk.
+How warm is Manila in August?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Manila in August?
Expect rain on about 23 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.