Manila Film Center
The Manila Film Center is a movie theater in Pasay, Philippines, that is part of the Cultural Center of the Philippines Complex. Featuring brutalist architecture, the site was established in 1982 and is one of the 11 most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The months with the least rain are January, February, and March, when there are between 14 and 23 rainy days. Rainfall increases from June through October, with August seeing about 389 mm of rain. Temperatures during these months typically range from daily lows of 23 °C to highs of 31 °C. The theater is 5 km from Manila and 6 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL).
The center is open from 8 PM to 9 PM. Admission costs ₱1,500 for foreigners and ₱700 for locals. Visitors can also reach the Coconut Palace, which is 0.6 km away, or visit Rizal Park, San Agustin Church, Manila Cathedral, and Malacañang Palace, all located within 5 km of the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is April, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is August, with about 389 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 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 15 | 13 | 15 | 22 | 119 | 236 | 383 | 389 | 317 | 229 | 114 | 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.
