Pack light clothes, sunscreen and insect repellent: Manila is hot all year, with highs of 30–34°C. From June to October, add a rain jacket and sandals that can get wet: it rains on 14–19 days a month.
Manila is hot all year, so pack for heat first: light clothes, a travel-size sunscreen and mosquito repellent. From June to October it rains more days than not, and a compact umbrella that survives the wind is worth more than any jacket.
If you're going home to family, the bag that matters most is the one coming back. A digital luggage scale keeps you under 23 kg (balikbayan box math is hard enough), an insulated bottle keeps water cold through a long hot day, and a power bank keeps your phone alive for maps and messages.
December to April is the dry season and the most comfortable time to visit. Canadian two-pin plugs usually fit, but the voltage is 220–230 V, so only plug in devices labelled 100–240 V.
WeatherHighs from 30°C (Jan) to 34°C (Apr); rainiest May to October
PlugType A, B, C, 220–230 V
EntryCanadians can stay visa-free for up to 30 days and must register on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival.
Month by month
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Tap your month to see the weather in Manila and what to pack for it.
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Month
High
Low
Rain days
Weather
January
30°C
24°C
4
Warm, mostly dry
February
31°C
24°C
3
Hot, mostly dry
March
32°C
25°C
3
Hot, mostly dry
April
34°C
27°C
3
Hot, mostly dry
May
34°C
27°C
9
Hot, rainy
June
33°C
26°C
14
Hot, rainy
July
32°C
26°C
19
Hot, rainy
August
31°C
26°C
19
Hot, rainy
September
31°C
26°C
18
Hot, rainy
October
31°C
26°C
14
Hot, rainy
November
31°C
25°C
10
Hot, showers
December
30°C
25°C
8
Hot, showers
Monthly averages for Port Area, Manila, from the city's climate table.
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Plug type A, B, C
EPICKA universal travel adapter
SpecsTypes A, C, G and I, with USB ports
Doesn't fit Type D sockets (India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka): pack a Type D adapter too.
Why we picked it
Some sockets take our plugs, but bring a universal adapter to be safe.
Phone and laptop chargers labelled 100–240 V work with just an adapter
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Warm, mostly dry: highs around 30°C, lows around 24°C, and rain on about 4 days. Pack light clothes and a thin layer for air conditioning.
What should I wear in Manila in April?
Hot, mostly dry: highs around 34°C, lows around 27°C, and rain on about 3 days. Pack light, breathable clothes (cotton or linen), sun hat and SPF 30+ sunscreen and a refillable water bottle.
Do I need a plug adapter for Manila?
Usually. The Philippines uses Type A, B, C plugs at 220–230 V. Some sockets take our plugs, but bring a universal adapter to be safe.
When is the rainy season in Manila?
Rain is most frequent from May to October, with rain on 9–19 days a month on average, and the heaviest rain in August.
Do Canadians need a visa for the Philippines?
Canadians can stay visa-free for up to 30 days and must register on eTravel within 72 hours before arrival.
