Season guide · Manila · Philippines
Manila in the transition
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Rains taper off and temperatures ease, though late typhoons remain possible. Expect highs up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 27 rainy days across October–November.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 31°C (88°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 27
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the transition
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 16 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| November | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 | 11.4 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 31°C (88°F) against a yearly 32°C (90°F), and 27 of the year's roughly 141 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the transition
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: All Saints' and All Souls' Days (Undas) — families gather at cemeteries (1–2 November)
Good choices for the transition
Aquarium · Ermita and Malate
Manila Ocean Park
Combine it with Rizal Park and the Natural History museum for a full family day.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Rainy day
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
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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
Day trips in the transition
- 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.
- Mount Pinatubo (About 3 hours by road plus a 4x4 ride and hike) — The volcano whose 1991 eruption was one of the largest of the 20th century now holds a turquoise crater lake, reached by 4x4 across ash fields and a hike.
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 transition a good time to visit Manila?
It is a trade-off: Rains taper off and temperatures ease, though late typhoons remain possible. The best months overall are December–March.
+What is the weather like in Manila in the transition?
Highs of up to 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 27 rainy days over the season.