What October feels like in Manila
October falls in Manila's wet season — the rainfall numbers rise clearly above the dry months. Afternoons are hot, so sightseeing works best in the morning or evening. The gap between afternoon and night is small, so nights stay warm and the temperature hardly changes after dark. Thick, humid air means clothes cling and the heat feels stronger than the number.
Rain in Manila in October
October is persistently wet here: some rain falls on most days. Rain tends to come in heavy bursts: about 9.6 mm (0.4 in) on an average rainy day. That is close to Manila's typical rain per wet day for the whole year (about 10 mm).
Daylight and sunshine in October
On 15 October the sun rises at about 5:47 am and sets around 5:37 pm local time, giving 11 h 50 min of daylight. Evenings are drawing in — 24 min less daylight than mid-September. Close to the equator, sunrise and sunset times move very little through the year. The sun is out for roughly 76% of those daylight hours, so there are plenty of bright spells.
How October compares to the rest of the year
In Manila's temperature order, October sits as the 6th warmest month. Compared with September, afternoons are 0.3°C (0.5°F) warmer, with 140 mm less rain. Temperatures barely move from one month to the next here. By November, typical highs are 29.9°C (85.8°F).
Who October suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — rain falls on more than half the days.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
- Beach: less ideal — too many rainy days.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — with rain on most days, galleries and museums make easy plans.
Tips for visiting Manila in October
Rain Protection
Keep a small umbrella in your bag and wear shoes that cope with puddles.
Sun Protection
Loose, breathable clothing plus sunscreen and a wide-brimmed hat.
Quick questions
How warm is Manila in October?
Afternoons average 29.5°C (85.1°F) and nights about 24.7°C (76.5°F) — hot by most people's standards. It is the 6th warmest month of the year.
Does it rain a lot in Manila in October?
Quite a lot — 202 mm spread over about 21 days.
What should I wear in Manila in October?
Pack rain protection and sun protection. There is little need to change for the evening.
Is October or November better for visiting Manila?
November, narrowly: it ranks #5 of 12 among Manila's months, against #7 for the other. November has fewer rainy days.