Climate · Asia
Makati climate, year-round
Philippines · Tropical maritime (monsoon) · Updated May 2026
Best months
Dec · Jan · Feb · Mar · Apr · May
Best for: Manila-CBD nomads who plan around the typhoon season for a comfortable dry-season window.
Year at a glance
Cells coloured by typical daytime average temperature. ★ = best months for nomads.
Jan
25°C
70%
1mm
Feb
26°C
68%
1mm
Mar
27°C
65%
1mm
Apr
29°C
65%
2mm
May
29°C
70%
6mm
Jun
28°C
78%
9mm
Jul
27°C
82%
13mm
Aug
27°C
83%
14mm
Sep
27°C
82%
12mm
Oct
27°C
80%
7mm
Nov
27°C
75%
4mm
Dec
26°C
73%
2mm
Summer peak
29°C
April · 65% humidity
Winter low
25°C
January · 70% humidity
Climate type
Tropical maritime (monsoon)
Moderate summers, Moderate winters
Field notes
Tropical maritime — temperature is stable year-round (26–29°C). The wet/dry split is the calendar — the southwest monsoon (June–November) brings real typhoon hits (peak rainfall August, 14 mm/day). Dry season (December–May) is the comfort window with reliable sun and lower humidity.
Visa for nomads
High nomad-friendlyPathway
Extendable tourist
Program
—
Typical max stay
36 months
Tourist visa extendable in-country up to 36 months; SRRV retiree route also popular.
Editorial summary, not legal advice. Verify with the relevant consulate before applying — visa programs change with little notice.
Cost of living in Makati: ~$1,600/mo
Mid-tier monthly across rent, food, transport, utilities, and coworking.
Cities with a similar climate
Editorial estimates aggregated from public climatological summaries — typical monthly averages, not forecasts. Treat as order-of-magnitude. Microclimate, altitude, and recent extreme weather can swing these values significantly.