Month guide · Manila · Philippines
Manila in November
What November 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
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 11 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Drier and more comfortable; cemeteries fill with families at the start of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 11
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 10th-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 11 of its 30 days. Compared with October (31°C (88°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:58
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:25
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
Rainy season (June–September). South-west monsoon rains, typhoons and flooding, with lower prices and fewer visitors.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- All Saints' and All Souls' Days (Undas) — families gather at cemeteries (1–2 November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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Street · Binondo
Escolta Street
Visit when a weekend craft market is on to see the street at its liveliest.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- History
Religious site · Intramuros
San Agustin Church
Completed in 1607, San Agustin is the oldest stone church still standing in the Philippines and one of four Baroque churches inscribed together as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Iconic
- Rainy day
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Museum · Intramuros
Casa Manila
Combine it with San Agustin across the street; the courtyard café is a good rest stop.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
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
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 11 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is November a good time to visit Manila?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, December–March are better overall. Compare every month.
Manila in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is November a good time to visit Manila?
It is a shoulder-season month. Drier and more comfortable; cemeteries fill with families at the start of the month.
+How warm is Manila in November?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Manila in November?
Expect rain on about 11 days of the month.