The month in detail
What to expect in May
In May, Boracay sees 30°C during the day with 6.7h of sunshine per day. Expect rain on 34% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended.
May ranks 3 out of 12 months in Boracay. Compared to April: 9 pts more rainy days, −0.6h of sun per day.
This month's conditions
What it's like in May
UV index
8 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
oppressive heat
25°
Sea
30°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.6h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 21
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Is May the right month?
The best month in Boracay is April (5.7/10), 0.3 pt higher than May.
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Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · Philippines
🗣️LanguageFilipino
💶CurrencyPeso philippin (₱)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 30°C
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 27°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘDecember · 70%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Boracay ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
PhilippinesTropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
11.97°N · 121.92°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Boracay?
March is the best month with 28.0°C highs, 25.0°C lows, 6.9h of sunshine and 31.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does Boracay get in March?
Boracay averages 6.9 sunshine hours per day in March. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.4/10.
What is the rainiest month in Boracay?
July is the most unfavourable month with July has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Boracay in March?
In March, overnight lows reach 25.0°C, while afternoon highs average 28.0°C.
Is Boracay good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Boracay scores 4.8/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains March with a score of 5.4/10.
When should you avoid Boracay?
July is the most difficult month to visit Boracay, with July has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in Boracay in May?
In May, the sea averages 30°C in Boracay: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in Boracay in May?
The average UV index reaches 8 in May in Boracay (very high), with about 12.6h of daylight. Protection essential.