Average weather for Manila in December
It's cool in December in Manila with an average temperature of 13°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 12°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 8°C.
Start of December
The month of December starts in Manila with cool temps, averaging around 15°C during the day and nights around 7°C. There are plenty of days with a good chance of precipitation.
Mid December
By mid-December, daytime temps drop to around 14°C, with nights around 6°C. There’s a high chance of precipitation during this time.
End of December
By the end of December, the average daytime temperature in Manila is around 13°C, while nighttime temps are about 5°C. Expect regular precipitation, but if you’re lucky, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
In December, there is an average of 191 mm of precipitation, spread over 15 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Manila in December |
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13°C | 9°C | |
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16°C | 12°C | |
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12°C | -5°C | |
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191 mm | 133 mm | |
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15 days | 17 days |
UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 4 this month. That's a moderate value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn in about 30 minutes.
Is December a good time to visit Manila?
Looking for sun? December isn’t a good month to be in Manila. There’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records
With 20°C in 2019, Manila reached the highest temperature in December over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 6°C in 2021. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -3°C to a highest value of 15°C.
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Daily Temperature in December in Manila
This chart shows the average daily high and low temperatures in December for Manila, in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the highs, and the blue line shows the lows. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, provide the average temperatures for this month.
Daily Precipitation in December in Manila
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in December for Manila, measured in millimeters over the past few years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are listed at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that it rained more often. But remember, it’s just an average, and every day can be different. Based on historical weather data for December, you can expect about 15 days of precipitation in Manila.
Daily UV index in December in Manila
This chart shows the average daily UV index in December in Manila, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in December in Manila over the years
This chart shows the average temperature in December in Manila, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past few years.
Total precipitation in December in Manila over the years
This chart shows the average precipitation in December in Manila, measured in millimeters over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, whether it’s snow or hail.
Daily weather in December for Manila
Click on any day in December to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Manila. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.































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Average weather in Manila by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Manila. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.