Outdoor exercise
Is it safe to run in Manila today?
Live AQI and the best running window for Manila based on Open-Meteo hourly forecasts.
Running today
Yes — generally safe for outdoor running
Current conditions are good for outdoor running, including longer or higher-intensity sessions. Sensitive groups — young children, older adults, and people with asthma or heart conditions — can generally exercise outdoors as normal, but it is still worth checking the hourly forecast below in case conditions shift later in the day.
Current AQI in Manila
37
Good
Updated 19 Jul 2026, 13:00
Best window to run (next 12h)
16:00 – 17:00 · lowest ~29 AQI
Hourly AQI (next 12 hours)
Now
31
14:00
35
15:00
33
16:00
29
17:00
30
18:00
30
19:00
30
20:00
33
21:00
33
22:00
30
23:00
36
00:00
26
What affects air quality for runners in Manila
Metro Manila's air quality is shaped by intense road congestion, diesel traffic, and rapid urban development across a low-lying coastal basin. Fine particles and nitrogen dioxide accumulate along major corridors and choke points throughout rush periods.