🇺🇸 Grand Rapids vs 🇵🇭 Manila

Weather Comparison

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Grand Rapids

broken clouds

41°F

Broken Clouds

Feels like 33°F

H 43°F / L 39°F

Humidity: 64%

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Manila

few clouds

80°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 84°F

H 81°F / L 79°F

Humidity: 77%

Climate Overview

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Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids is Michigan's second city, on the Grand River in western Michigan. Lake Michigan 30 miles to the west creates significant lake-effect snow — the city averages 70+ inches annually. The lake also moderates summer temperatures, making Grand Rapids more pleasant than cities farther from the lake. The 'Beer City USA' of craft brewing has benefited from the moderate beer-making climate.

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Manila

Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season

Best monthsNovember, December, January, February
AvoidAugust, September, October (peak typhoon season)
Annual rain83 inches (2,100 mm)

Manila is one of the world's most typhoon-prone cities, experiencing an average of 20 typhoons per year in the Philippines (8–9 making direct landfall). The dry season (November–April) is the safest and most comfortable window.

Seasonal Comparison

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Grand Rapids vs Manila: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Grand Rapids or Manila have better weather?

Grand Rapids and Manila have very different climates. Grand Rapids is Michigan's second city, on the Grand River in western Michigan. Lake Michigan 30 mil Manila: Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Grand Rapids vs Manila?

Best time for Grand Rapids: spring and fall. Best time for Manila: November, December, January, February.

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