Warm
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
December verdict
Metro Manila, Philippines in December
Weather score71Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 30°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
30°C
Rain
96mm
Sun
5.8h
Sea
28°C
Weather score
71
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 96mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 5.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 28°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Metro Manila, Philippines with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December30°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December96mm average rain
December sits on the drier side of Metro Manila's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December5.8 hours average sun
December is below Metro Manila's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsMarch to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December28°C average sea
December is below Metro Manila's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming can feel fresher.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
December71 weather score
December scores above Metro Manila's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
