San Sebastian Church
San Sebastian Church is a Gothic Revival Catholic parish church, minor basilica, and national shrine in the Quiapo district of Manila. Designed by Genaro Palacios y Guerra, the site was established in 1888 and opened in 1891. It is a National Historical Landmark and a National Cultural Treasure dedicated to Saint Sebastian and Our Lady of Mount Carmel, and it is the 20th most looked-up sight in the Philippines.
Planning a visit
The driest period for a visit is between January and April, when monthly rainfall is low, ranging from 13 mm in February to 24 mm in April. From May through November, rainfall increases, with August seeing the most rain at 410 mm and September at 334 mm. Daily high temperatures range from 28 °C in January to 32 °C in April and May, while daily low temperatures range from 23 °C in January to 26 °C in several months.
The church is located 1 km from Manila and 11 km from Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL). It is near several other locations, including Quiapo Church (0.6 km) and Malacañang Palace (0.9 km). Other nearby sights are Manila Cathedral and San Agustin Church, both 1.9 km away, as well as Fort Santiago, which is 2.2 km away.
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.
