What to do in Manila when it rains

Manila has plenty under cover when the skies open — historic interiors, art collections, sheltered markets and cafés made for a slow afternoon.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

  • Altro Mondo Creative Space 1159 Chino Roces Ave, Makati City, 1203 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • The Art District 266 Escolta Street, corner of Soda St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • RiseSpace Art Gallery 2nd Floor, Unit 4, Comuna Bldg. A, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, San Antonio, Makati City, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Manila Middle Ground 2F Unit 6, Comuna Bldg, 238 Pablo Ocampo Sr. Ext, San Antonio, Makati City, 1203 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Backroom Creative Space 395 Adela, San Miguel, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • UAS Art Gallery 753 Gen. Solano St, San Miguel, Manila, 1005 Metro Manila, Philippines

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

  • QUINTA Market Carlos Palanca, Quiapo, Manila, 1001 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Arranque Market T ALONZO CORNER, CM. RECTO, ARRANQUE MARKET NEAR WESTERN, 711 San Bernardo St, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Paco Market Stall 14, Paco, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Suki Market 54 Kanlaon St, Quezon City, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Blumentrit Market 1604 Old Antipolo St, Santa Cruz, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Galas Public Market 31 Cuatro De Julio, Quezon City, Kalakhang Maynila, Philippines

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

  • Robinsons Place Manila Pedro Gil, cor Adriatico St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • SM City Manila Natividad Almeda-Lopez corner A. Villegas, San Marcelino St, Ermita, Manila, 1000 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • Divisoria Mall 866 Tabora St, Binondo, Manila, Metro Manila, Philippines
  • SM City San Lazaro Felix Huertas, Corner, 1003 Lacson Ave, Santa Cruz, Manila, 1008 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • SM City Sta. Mesa R. Magsaysay, Cor. G. Araneta Ave, Brgy Dona Imelda, Quezon City, 1113 Metro Manila, Philippines
  • 168 Shopping Mall 918 Soler St, Binondo, Manila, 1006 Metro Manila, Philippines

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