Manila weather in April
In April, Manila sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 26°C, with 17 mm of rain across 3.6 wet days and about 12.3 hours of daylight. It is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 57% of the time in April, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Manila's 1st-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Manila's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 1st warmest
- Overnight low
- 26°
- 10th coldest
- Rainfall
- 17 mm
- 3.6 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 18 min
- 5:46 AM – 6:06 PM
- Cloud cover
- 41%
- 1st clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.26 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 3.9
- out of 10
Manila is capital city of the Philippines.
- Air quality
- High
- PM2.5 29 µg/m³ · 2017
- Founded
- 1571
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 33°C through the month.
A typical April day in Manila reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 26°C overnight — a 7°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 32°C and 35°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 2°C warmer than March and on par with May.
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| Avg high (°C) | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 |
| Avg low (°C) | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 33 | 26 |
| 2 | 33 | 26 |
| 3 | 33 | 26 |
| 4 | 33 | 26 |
| 5 | 33 | 26 |
| 6 | 33 | 26 |
| 7 | 33 | 26 |
| 8 | 33 | 26 |
| 9 | 33 | 26 |
| 10 | 33 | 26 |
| 11 | 33 | 26 |
| 12 | 33 | 26 |
| 13 | 33 | 26 |
| 14 | 33 | 26 |
| 15 | 33 | 26 |
| 16 | 34 | 26 |
| 17 | 34 | 26 |
| 18 | 34 | 27 |
| 19 | 34 | 27 |
| 20 | 34 | 27 |
| 21 | 34 | 27 |
| 22 | 34 | 27 |
| 23 | 34 | 27 |
| 24 | 34 | 27 |
| 25 | 34 | 27 |
| 26 | 34 | 27 |
| 27 | 34 | 27 |
| 28 | 34 | 27 |
| 29 | 34 | 27 |
| 30 | 34 | 27 |
How April really feels in Manila
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 30 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Manila weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 1st-warmest and 12th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 27 | 2.8 | 11.2 | 6.2 |
| Feb | 30° / 24° | 18 | 2.7 | 11.5 | 5.8 |
| Mar | 32° / 25° | 22 | 2.9 | 11.9 | 5.0 |
| Apr | 33° / 26° | 17 | 3.6 | 12.3 | 3.9 |
| May | 33° / 27° | 114 | 14.6 | 12.7 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 32° / 27° | 167 | 22.3 | 12.8 | 2.7 |
| Jul | 31° / 26° | 313 | 27.2 | 12.8 | 2.7 |
| Aug | 30° / 26° | 289 | 27.3 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| Sep | 30° / 26° | 277 | 25.9 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 31° / 26° | 159 | 16.1 | 11.7 | 3.9 |
| Nov | 30° / 26° | 74 | 7.8 | 11.3 | 4.9 |
| Dec | 30° / 25° | 103 | 7.4 | 11.2 | 5.5 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 57% of the time in April, the clearest month of the year.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 25%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 |
| Cloudier (%) | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 29 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 76 | 24 |
| 2 | 76 | 24 |
| 3 | 77 | 23 |
| 4 | 77 | 23 |
| 5 | 77 | 23 |
| 6 | 77 | 23 |
| 7 | 77 | 23 |
| 8 | 77 | 23 |
| 9 | 77 | 23 |
| 10 | 77 | 23 |
| 11 | 77 | 23 |
| 12 | 77 | 23 |
| 13 | 75 | 25 |
| 14 | 75 | 25 |
| 15 | 75 | 25 |
| 16 | 74 | 26 |
| 17 | 74 | 26 |
| 18 | 74 | 26 |
| 19 | 73 | 27 |
| 20 | 73 | 27 |
| 21 | 73 | 27 |
| 22 | 73 | 27 |
| 23 | 73 | 27 |
| 24 | 73 | 27 |
| 25 | 73 | 27 |
| 26 | 73 | 27 |
| 27 | 73 | 27 |
| 28 | 72 | 28 |
| 29 | 72 | 28 |
| 30 | 71 | 29 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Manila gets around 17 mm of rain over 3.6 wet days in April, the driest month. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 13% and peaks near 23% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 9 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 23 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 9 |
| 12 | 9 |
| 13 | 10 |
| 14 | 10 |
| 15 | 11 |
| 16 | 12 |
| 17 | 12 |
| 18 | 13 |
| 19 | 14 |
| 20 | 14 |
| 21 | 15 |
| 22 | 16 |
| 23 | 17 |
| 24 | 17 |
| 25 | 18 |
| 26 | 19 |
| 27 | 20 |
| 28 | 21 |
| 29 | 22 |
| 30 | 23 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the oppressive band about 75% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 10 | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 81 | 82 | 81 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 81 | 81 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 75 | 74 | 74 | 73 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 65 | 64 | 62 |
| Miserable (%) | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 35 | 36 | 38 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 10 | 81 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 | 82 | 9 |
| 3 | 9 | 81 | 10 |
| 4 | 8 | 82 | 10 |
| 5 | 8 | 81 | 11 |
| 6 | 8 | 81 | 11 |
| 7 | 7 | 81 | 12 |
| 8 | 7 | 80 | 13 |
| 9 | 6 | 81 | 13 |
| 10 | 5 | 81 | 14 |
| 11 | 5 | 79 | 16 |
| 12 | 4 | 79 | 17 |
| 13 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 14 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 15 | 3 | 77 | 20 |
| 16 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 17 | 2 | 75 | 23 |
| 18 | 2 | 74 | 24 |
| 19 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 20 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 21 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 22 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 23 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 24 | 0 | 70 | 30 |
| 25 | 0 | 69 | 31 |
| 26 | 0 | 68 | 32 |
| 27 | 0 | 67 | 33 |
| 28 | 0 | 65 | 35 |
| 29 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 30 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
Wind in April
Winds average 11 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 10 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 06 min at the start of April to 12 h 30 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 24 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:57 AM to 5:38 AM, and sunset from 6:04 PM to 6:09 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.2 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:49 | 5:48 | 5:48 | 5:47 | 5:46 | 5:46 | 5:45 | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:43 | 5:42 | 5:42 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:39 | 5:38 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:08 | 6:09 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.1 | 5:57 | 6:04 |
| 2 | 12.1 | 5:56 | 6:04 |
| 3 | 12.2 | 5:56 | 6:05 |
| 4 | 12.2 | 5:55 | 6:05 |
| 5 | 12.2 | 5:54 | 6:05 |
| 6 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 12.2 | 5:53 | 6:05 |
| 8 | 12.2 | 5:52 | 6:05 |
| 9 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:05 |
| 10 | 12.2 | 5:51 | 6:05 |
| 11 | 12.3 | 5:50 | 6:05 |
| 12 | 12.3 | 5:49 | 6:06 |
| 13 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:06 |
| 14 | 12.3 | 5:48 | 6:06 |
| 15 | 12.3 | 5:47 | 6:06 |
| 16 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:06 |
| 17 | 12.3 | 5:46 | 6:06 |
| 18 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:06 |
| 19 | 12.4 | 5:45 | 6:07 |
| 20 | 12.4 | 5:44 | 6:07 |
| 21 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:07 |
| 22 | 12.4 | 5:43 | 6:07 |
| 23 | 12.4 | 5:42 | 6:07 |
| 24 | 12.4 | 5:42 | 6:07 |
| 25 | 12.4 | 5:41 | 6:08 |
| 26 | 12.5 | 5:40 | 6:08 |
| 27 | 12.5 | 5:40 | 6:08 |
| 28 | 12.5 | 5:39 | 6:08 |
| 29 | 12.5 | 5:39 | 6:08 |
| 30 | 12.5 | 5:38 | 6:09 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.26 kWh/m² — the sunniest month for solar.
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.83 kWh/m² to a high of 6.26 kWh/m² in April across the year — April's 6.26 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.2 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Manila
In April, Manila sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Manila sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Manila's monsoon runs June–October, when most of the year's rain falls.
Is April a good time to visit Manila?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a weaker month for outdoor sightseeing in Manila. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Manila in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Manila sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 26°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. About 4 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Manila in April
The nearest coast averages about 29°C in April — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in May at about 30°C and coldest in January near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Warm |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Warm |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 28 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Warm |
UV index in Manila in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 13 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Manila peaks around August 18 at about 13 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 21 at about 8 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 9 | 11 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 12 | 11 | 8 | 9 |
| Level | Very high | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9 | Very high |
| Feb | 11 | Extreme |
| Mar | 13 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 12 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 12 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 8 | Very high |
| Dec | 9 | Very high |
Air quality in Manila in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Manila is worst in September — around 39 µg/m³ PM2.5 (poor), about 1.9× the cleanest month (February, 21 µg/m³).
Seasonal pattern from CAMS reanalysis, scaled to Manila's WHO annual average of 29 µg/m³.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 22 | 21 | 23 | 24 | 28 | 38 | 34 | 31 | 39 | 38 | 27 | 23 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Moderate | Moderate | Poor | Poor | Moderate | Moderate |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 22 | Moderate |
| Feb | 21 | Moderate |
| Mar | 23 | Moderate |
| Apr | 24 | Moderate |
| May | 28 | Moderate |
| Jun | 38 | Poor |
| Jul | 34 | Moderate |
| Aug | 31 | Moderate |
| Sep | 39 | Poor |
| Oct | 38 | Poor |
| Nov | 27 | Moderate |
| Dec | 23 | Moderate |
Where is Manila?
Manila sits at 14.6°N, 121.0°E, 13 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Quiapo, 0.0 km away.
Topography around Manila
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Manila.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Manila has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 26 m around an average of 7 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 107 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 2,103 m.
The land around Manila is covered by artificial surfaces (85%) within 3 km, artificial surfaces (49%) and water (41%) within 16 km, and trees (49%) and water (29%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Manila (14.6042°, 120.9822°, elevation 13 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).