Malacañang Palace

Manila, Philippines

Malacañang Palace
Photo: Valeraraisen, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons

Malacañang Palace is a palace in San Miguel, Manila, Philippines, built in Spanish Colonial architecture. It functions as the National Historical Landmark and the official residence and workplace of the President of the Philippines. It is among the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.

Planning a visit

January and February bring high temperatures of 28 °C to 30 °C, lows of 23 °C to 24 °C, and minimal rain ranging from 13 mm to 15 mm. From June to October, monthly rainfall increases significantly, peaking at 410 mm in August with rain on about 28 days.

The palace is located 2 km from the center of Manila. The nearest airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila (Pasay), situated 10 km away. Nearby sights include San Sebastian Church at 0.9 km, Quiapo Church at 1.3 km, San Agustin Church at 2.1 km, Manila Cathedral at 2.3 km, and Rizal Park at 2.3 km.

Weather by month

The warmest month is April, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is August, with about 410 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C293031333231302929302928
Average low, °C232425262726262525252524
Rainfall, mm1513162412624940341033423911868
Rainy days231714162428292827282728

Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.

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