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Manila in February
What February 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
February is one of the best months to visit Manila. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 3 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. Dry and pleasant, with cooling breezes; good for walking Intramuros.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 3
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in February
February is the 5th-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 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 3 of its 28 days. Compared with January (30°C (86°F)), February is about as warm; by March highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 February)
- About 06:20
- Sunset (15 February)
- About 18:00
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
Transition (October–November). Rains taper off and temperatures ease, though late typhoons remain possible.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, February rates 4 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in January). Book accommodation early: February is one of the pricier months.
Events in February
- Chinese New Year in Binondo (some years fall in February)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in February
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Gallery · Ermita and Malate
National Museum of Fine Arts
In the neoclassical former Legislative Building, this museum holds Philippine art from the colonial period to the 20th century.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Art
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Religious site · Intramuros
Manila Cathedral
Check the mass schedule if you want to hear the organ, and dress respectfully.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- History
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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
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Museum · Ermita and Malate
National Museum of Anthropology
Start on the upper floors with the archaeology galleries, then work down.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Rainy day
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 3 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is February a good time to visit Manila?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is February a good time to visit Manila?
It is one of the best months to visit Manila. Dry and pleasant, with cooling breezes; good for walking Intramuros.
+How warm is Manila in February?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Manila in February?
Expect rain on about 3 days of the month, so it is usually dry.