Season guide · Manila · Philippines
Manila in the rainy season
June–September: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
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Quick answer
South-west monsoon rains, typhoons and flooding, with lower prices and fewer visitors. Expect highs up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 83 rainy days across June–September.
Key facts
- Months
- June–September
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 33°C (91°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 83
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in the rainy season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June | 33°C (91°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 17 | 13 h | 2/5 |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 22 | 12.9 h | 2/5 |
| August | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 23 | 12.6 h | 2/5 |
| September | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 21 | 12.2 h | 2/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 32°C (90°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 83 of the year's roughly 141 rainy days fall in these 4 months. Crowds rate 2/5 and hotel prices 2/5 on average.
What's on in the rainy season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- June: Independence Day (12 June)
Good choices for the rainy season
Museum · Ermita and Malate
National Museum of Natural History
Housed in a restored 1940 government building, the museum is built around a central atrium with a towering 'Tree of Life' structure.
- Time needed
- 1.5–2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Kids
- Rainy day
- Nature
- Architecture
Museum · Bonifacio Global City (BGC)
The Mind Museum
Book a time slot online for weekends and school holidays.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Aquarium · Ermita and Malate
Manila Ocean Park
An oceanarium on the bayfront behind the Quirino Grandstand, with a walk-through tunnel tank, jellyfish displays and animal shows, close to Rizal Park and the National Museum.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
Religious site · Intramuros
San Agustin Church
Enter the church through the museum to see the cloisters and the choir loft view down the nave.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Art
- Iconic
- Rainy day
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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
Day trips in the rainy season
- Pagsanjan Falls (About 2.5–3 hours by road) — Boatmen paddle and drag canoes upriver through a forested gorge to a waterfall, where a raft takes you under the cascade; the ride back down shoots small rapids.
- Antipolo and Pinto Art Museum (About 1–1.5 hours by road) — A hillside town east of Manila known for its pilgrimage cathedral, suman rice cakes and cashews, and the Pinto Art Museum, a large collection of contemporary Filipino art in white Mediterranean-style pavilions and gardens.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the rainy season a good time to visit Manila?
It is a trade-off: South-west monsoon rains, typhoons and flooding, with lower prices and fewer visitors. The best months overall are December–March.
+What is the weather like in Manila in the rainy season?
Highs of up to 33°C (91°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 83 rainy days over the season.