Boracay · SpringMonth summary
Boracay weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
70% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.6/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Boracay in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Boracay in May: 30°C and 12.0h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Boracay in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Water at 27°C and lively beaches — May is peak swimming season in Boracay Spring marks the start of the good season in Boracay. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 70% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.6/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 25°C | 27°C | 85% | 7.9 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 25°C | 27°C | 73% | 6.0 | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 25°C | 28°C | 64% | 3.5 | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 30°C | 55% | 2.7 | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 30°C | 70% | 3.6 | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 26°C | 30°C | 88% | 7.0 | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 26°C | 29°C | 92% | 10.6 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 29°C | 83% | 8.6 | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 26°C | 29°C | 87% | 11.3 | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 26°C | 29°C | 92% | 11.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 26°C | 29°C | 92% | 9.1 | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 25°C | 28°C | 95% | 11.4 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In May, Boracay averages 30°C, 70% rainy days and 12.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.6/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -6%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.1h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Boracay in May
Is May a good time to visit Boracay?
May is an acceptable time for Boracay (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.6/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Boracay in May?
Yes, 70% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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