Manila weather in January

January in Manila: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit.

#1 of 12 months in Manila · #247 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Manila climate normals — January

Daytime high28°C / 83°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low24°C / 74°F
Feels like (high)30°C / 86°F
Rainfall45 mm / 1.8 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity78%💦 very humid
Dew point21°C / 70°F
Sunshine9.3 h/day
Daylight11.4 h
Wind20 km/h / 12 mph
Air quality (US AQI)46🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Manila in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Manila?
January in Manila: hot, a little rain, with clean air — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Manila on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
What is the weather like in Manila in January?
In January, Manila averages a daily high of 28.3°C and a low of 23.5°C, with about 45 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Manila in January?
Manila has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in January.

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