Peak Season
DECEMBER - FEBRUARY
Best ExperienceFeels LikeDry Season
Temperature22 — 30°C
The cool, dry northeast monsoon keeps skies clear and humidity manageable — the only window Manila reliably delivers comfortable street-level exploration.
ManilaTravel Tips
Everything you need to know before you go.
Vibe
🏰Intramuros
🚌Jeepneys
🌅Manila Bay
🛍️Mega Malls
🍢Street Food
⛪Spanish Churches
Shoulder Season
MARCH - MAY
Budget FriendlyFeels LikeSummer
Temperature26 — 36°C
Intense dry heat before the rains arrive; crowds thin post-Holy Week but temperatures peak — rooftop bars and air-conditioned BGC galleries become essential infrastructure.
Off Season
JUNE - NOVEMBER
AvoidFeels LikeMonsoon
Temperature25 — 32°C
Southwest monsoon and active typhoon season bring daily downpours and periodic signal warnings — travel disruptions are routine, and flooding in low-lying districts is a real operational concern.
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THE DAILY TARGET
3 Premium Meals + Coffee$22.00
Daily Transport & Buffer$25.00
Activities & Entry Fees$20.00
Daily Spend Target$67.00
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TIPPING GUIDE
Restaurants
Usually 10% service charge included, otherwise 5-10%undefined - undefined
Taxis and Grab
Round up to the nearest 50 or 100 PHPundefined - undefined
"When in doubt, rounding up to the nearest bill is always a safe strategy."
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LOCAL TRANSPORT
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Grab
Single Trip$2 — 14
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MRT-3 / LRT
Single Trip$0.25 — 0.6
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Jeepney
Single Trip$0.25 — 0.5
"Public transit (BTS/MRT) is the fastest way to bypass gridlock."
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Talk Basics
EnglishPronunciation
Hello
Sa-wat-deeSawatdee
Thank You
Khop-koonKhop Khun
Excuse Me
Kor-toadKor Toad
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Pay & Buy
EnglishPronunciation
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Eat & Drink
EnglishPronunciation
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Help & Safety
EnglishPronunciation
Help!
Chu-ay-duayChuay Duay!
Hospital
Rong-pa-ya-baanRong Phayabaan
Police
Tam-ruatTam Ruat
✋
Polite Refusal
EnglishPronunciation
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Utility
EnglishPronunciation
Emergency Contacts
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Police / Tourist112
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Medical / Ambulance119
Services