Month summary
Northern Luzon weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 32°C
🌧 Rainy days
66% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.4h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
March (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Northern Luzon 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: May is a good time to visit Northern Luzon. March remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Northern Luzon in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Northern Luzon. Temperatures rise (32°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 66% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. March (7.7/10) 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 | 20°C | 26°C | 65% | 5.1 | 9.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 20°C | 26°C | 58% | 4.5 | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 21°C | 29°C | 51% | 3.8 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 22°C | 31°C | 54% | 4.4 | 12.0h | 7.3/10 |
| ⛅ May | 24°C | 32°C | 66% | 7.0 | 11.4h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ June | 24°C | 32°C | 83% | 9.4 | 11.4h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 23°C | 31°C | 89% | 12.9 | 10.1h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 23°C | 30°C | 86% | 11.7 | 9.7h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 23°C | 30°C | 87% | 11.7 | 9.7h | 6.9/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 22°C | 29°C | 85% | 13.1 | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ November | 22°C | 28°C | 84% | 11.6 | 9.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 21°C | 26°C | 78% | 11.3 | 8.0h | 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, Northern Luzon averages 32°C, 66% rainy days and 11.4h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
May vs March (best month)
The best month is March (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -3°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -15%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Northern Luzon in May
Is May a good time to visit Northern Luzon?
May is an acceptable time for Northern Luzon (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider March (7.7/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Northern Luzon in May?
Yes, 66% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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