Quiapo Church
Quiapo Church is a Catholic minor basilica and parish church dedicated to John the Baptist. Located in the Santa Cruz district of Manila, this site features baroque architecture and is one of the 69 sights of the Philippines listed on this website.
Planning a visit
The weather in Manila varies by month. The hottest period is between March and May, with daily highs reaching 32 °C. The wettest months are July and August, which see about 400 mm to 410 mm of rain and nearly 30 rainy days each. January and February are among the drier months, with about 17 to 23 rainy days.
Quiapo Church is 1 km from the center of Manila and 11 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). Visitors can combine a trip to the church with visits to nearby sites such as San Sebastian Church, which is 0.6 km away, or Malacañang Palace, located 1.3 km from the church. Other nearby locations include Manila Cathedral, San Agustin Church, and Fort Santiago.
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.
