Manila Cathedral
The Manila Cathedral is a Catholic cathedral and minor basilica located in the Intramuros district of Manila. Designed by architect Fernando H. Ocampo, the building features Gothic Revival and Romanesque Revival architecture and is dedicated to the Immaculate Conception of Mary. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the Philippines on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The driest months for a visit are January, February, March, and April, with rainfall levels between 13 mm and 24 mm. The heaviest rain occurs from June through October, with July and August receiving over 400 mm. Daily temperatures vary, with lows around 23 °C to 26 °C and highs between 28 °C and 32 °C.
The cathedral is 1 km from Manila and 10 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport. The site has wheelchair access. Visitors can combine a trip to the cathedral with nearby landmarks such as San Agustin Church, located 0.3 km away, or Fort Santiago, which is 0.6 km away. Other nearby sites include Rizal Park at 1.1 km, Quiapo Church at 1.4 km, and San Sebastian Church at 1.9 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.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 29 | 28 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 13 | 16 | 24 | 126 | 249 | 403 | 410 | 334 | 239 | 118 | 68 |
| Rainy days | 23 | 17 | 14 | 16 | 24 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
