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Manila

Decide whether to visit or live in Manila, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 20162025

When to go: Manila month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Manila are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 29–32°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), February the coldest (average low 23°C), and July the wettest (about 435 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 20162025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January29.323.1719.8
February30.123.04110.6
March32.024.22711.5
April33.625.84111.6
May33.526.714611.0
June31.125.928010.2
July30.025.64358.3
August29.725.53568.7
September29.625.23558.3
October29.925.02498.8
November30.524.71329.7
December29.724.11579.1

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What is being reported around Manila

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People and places shaping Manila

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Research updated Wednesday, September 16, 2026
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Past and future events in Manila

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Past · documented context

Previously

No past event has been extracted for Manila yet.

Current public leadership

  • Isko Moreno

    Wikidata currently records this person as Manila's head of government. Filipino actor, 27th and 29th mayor of Manila, Philippines.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Manila has been verified yet.

Historical figures

No historical figure has been extracted from reliable context for Manila yet.

Local business and employers

  • San Miguel Corporation

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Manila. Largest corporation in the Philippines.

  • Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Manila. Central bank of the Philippines.

  • University of Santo Tomas

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Manila. Private pontifical university in Manila.

  • Globe Telecom

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Manila. Filipino telecommunications company.

  • Philippine National Railways

    Structured data records this business as headquartered in Manila. Government-owned rail transport company in the Philippines.

Newspapers and local media

  • La Democracia

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Manila. Newspaper founded on 1 July 1890 in Ponce, Puerto Rico.

  • Ilustración Filipina

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Manila. Newspaper.

  • World News

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Manila. Newspaper in the Philippines written in the Chinese language.

  • Malaya

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Manila. Newspaper from the Philippines.

  • El Comercio

    Structured data records this local media outlet as headquartered in Manila. Newspaper in Philippines.

Buildings and landmarks

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Keep the deeper context

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01 · Overview

Manila, in brief

Manila is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Manila took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Manila

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Manila

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Manila

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Manila

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Manila

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08 · Questions

Questions about Manila

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Atlas FAQ Desk

Frequently Asked Questions about Manila

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Manila located and what are its coordinates?

Manila is situated in Philippines at geographic coordinates 14.6042, 120.9822 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Manila?

Manila has a recorded population of approximately 1,600,000 and observes the Asia/Manila time zone (PHP).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Manila?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Manila include tl, en-PH, fil, ceb, ilo, hil, war, pam, bik, bcl, pag, mrw, tsg, mdh, cbk, krj, sgd, msb, akl, ibg, yka, mta, abx, and the circulating currency is PHP.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Manila?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Manila, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.