🇵🇭 Manila vs 🇺🇸 Chicago

Weather Comparison

Current Weather Right Now

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Manila

few clouds

90°F

Few Clouds

Feels like 99°F

H 91°F / L 88°F

Humidity: 58%

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Chicago

mist

46°F

Mist

Feels like 41°F

H 48°F / L 42°F

Humidity: 95%

Climate Overview

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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.

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Chicago

Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms

Best monthsMay, June, September
AvoidJanuary, February, March (brutal cold)
Annual rain38 inches (965 mm)

Chicago lives up to its Windy City nickname. Lake Michigan creates its own microclimate — cooler summers and heavier lake-effect snow in winter. Summers are warm but brief; winters are among the harshest of any major American city.

Seasonal Comparison

Season🇵🇭 Manila🇺🇸 Chicago
Spring

35–65°F

March–May

Summer

70–84°F

June–August

Fall

45–68°F

September–November

Winter

17–32°F

December–February

Manila vs Chicago: Frequently Asked Questions

Does Manila or Chicago have better weather?

Manila and Chicago have very different climates. Tropical monsoon — hot and humid year-round, dramatic typhoon season Chicago: Humid continental — cold harsh winters, hot humid summers, severe storms. The best city depends on your preferred season and temperature range.

When is the best time to visit Manila vs Chicago?

Best time for Manila: November, December, January, February. Best time for Chicago: May, June, September.

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