Rizal Shrine

Manila, Philippines

Rizal Shrine
Photo: Tsambaproductions, CC BY-SA 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons

The Rizal Shrine is a National Shrine and museum in Calamba that was designed by architect Juan Nakpil. It is named after José Rizal and is one of the 69 sights of the Philippines featured on this site.

Planning a visit

The shrine is open from Tuesday to Sunday, between 8:00 and 17:00. Visitors can reach the area via Ninoy Aquino International Airport in Manila, which is 36 km away, or travel from the capital, Manila, which is 47 km from the site.

For weather, the driest months are February and March, with rainfall between 25 mm and 29 mm. The warmest period occurs between March and May, when daily highs reach 30 °C or 31 °C. The wettest months are July, August, September, and October, with rainfall exceeding 230 mm in each. Nearby locations to combine with a visit include Mount Makiling, which is 9.9 km away, Lake Sampaloc, San Pablo Cathedral, Taal Volcano, and Mount San Cristobal.

Weather by month

The warmest month is May, with an average high of 31 °C. The wettest is July, with about 298 mm of rain.

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Average high, °C272830313131302929292827
Average low, °C232324252626252525252524
Rainfall, mm40252936122206298263245232178127
Rainy days231713132326282726272828

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

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