Manila · December
Run in the morning.
Comfortable average high of 85°F, dipping to 75°F at night. Humidity averages 81% — the limiting factor on most runs. Expect 21 rain days — plan around the radar. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
Avg high / low
85° / 75°F
Humidity
81%
Rain days
21/mo
Wind
10 mph
What December feels like in Manila
Sunrise
06:13
Mid-month average
Sunset
17:29
Mid-month average
Time-of-day breakdown
Morning
Coolest, driest air of the day. The window before sunrise is the most reliable comfortable hour.
Midday
Mild but UV and traffic peak. Workable if you don't mind shifting your pace.
Evening
Warm and runnable. Crowded routes but the air's typically calm.
What to wear running in Manila in December
The kit for December in Manila: shorts and a short-sleeve are the standard kit, a water-resistant cap or jacket on standby.
December vs the surrounding months
vs November
-1° avg high
+1 rain days
Manila in November →
December
85°F avg high
21 rain days
Best: morning
vs January
+1° avg high
+7 rain days
Manila in January →
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best time of day to run in Manila in December?+
Morning. Humidity rises with the sun — morning runs catch the driest, coolest window.
What's the average temperature in Manila in December?+
Average high 85°F, average low 75°F.
How does December compare to surrounding months in Manila?+
Compared to November (avg high 86°F), December is cooler. Compared to January (avg high 84°F), December is warmer.
Does it rain often in Manila in December?+
Expect about 21 measurable rain days in December, on average.