Philippines Weather
🇵🇭 2 cities covered · Asia
· tropical wet-and-dry, tropical rainforest climates
Warmest city
Manila
Coolest city
Cebu City
Sunniest city
Manila
Best time to visit
December to March
Weather in the Philippines at a glance
The philippines offers 2 distinct climate types, from tropical wet-and-dry to tropical rainforest among its 2 covered cities. Year-round, Manila posts the highest average temperature (81°F (27°C)) and Cebu City the lowest (81°F (27°C)), so the right base depends as much on climate as on itinerary.
Quick facts
- Warmest city: Manila - annual average 81°
- Coolest city: Cebu City - annual average 81°
- Sunniest city: Manila (9.9 h sun/day)
- Best time to visit: December to March
- Climate types: tropical wet-and-dry, tropical rainforest
The bigger picture
For sunshine, Manila leads with about 9.9 hours of sun per day on average. Cebu City is the wettest of the covered cities, collecting roughly 2533 mm (99.7 inches) of precipitation a year. Averaged across the country's covered cities, December to March brings the most comfortable mix of temperature, dry days and daylight.
Live weather across the Philippines today
Philippines cities compared
Philippines weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83° | 75° | 15 | 9.5 h/day |
| February | 84° | 74° | 11 | 10.4 h/day |
| March | 87° | 76° | 10 | 11.2 h/day |
| April | 89° | 78° | 13 | 11.4 h/day |
| May | 90° | 79° | 22 | 11.1 h/day |
| June | 87° | 78° | 26 | 10.2 h/day |
| July | 85° | 78° | 28 | 8.9 h/day |
| August | 85° | 78° | 26 | 9.3 h/day |
| September | 85° | 78° | 27 | 9.2 h/day |
| October | 85° | 77° | 26 | 9.0 h/day |
| November | 86° | 77° | 20 | 9.7 h/day |
| December | 84° | 76° | 20 | 9.1 h/day |
Philippines weather FAQs
What is the warmest city in the Philippines?
Among the cities we cover, Manila is the warmest, averaging 81°F (27°C) across the year. Its hottest month is May, with highs near 92°F (33°C).
What is the coldest city in the Philippines?
Cebu City runs coldest, averaging 81°F (27°C) for the year; January lows average 76°F (24°C).
What is the sunniest city in the Philippines?
Manila, with about 9.9 hours of sunshine per day averaged across the year.
When is the best time to visit the Philippines?
Averaged across the covered cities, December to March offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in the Philippines?
Snow is essentially absent in the Philippines cities we cover - the 2015–2024 record shows no regular measurable snowfall.
What is the climate of the Philippines like?
The covered cities fall under tropical wet-and-dry, tropical rainforest climates. That means year-round warmth split between a rainy season and a dry season.