Boracay · SpringMonth summary
Boracay weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 86°F
🌧 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: Favourable conditions in May (7.2/10). March scores higher but the gap is small.
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
Spring marks the start of the good season in Boracay. Temperatures rise (30°F) 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 77°F | 81°F | 85% | 0.3in | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ February | 77°F | 81°F | 73% | 0.2in | 11.4h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 77°F | 82°F | 64% | 0.1in | 11.9h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 86°F | 55% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.5/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 86°F | 70% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 79°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.3in | 11.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 79°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.4in | 10.0h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 84°F | 83% | 0.3in | 10.6h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 79°F | 84°F | 87% | 0.4in | 10.4h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 79°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.5in | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 79°F | 84°F | 92% | 0.4in | 11.0h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 77°F | 82°F | 95% | 0.4in | 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 86°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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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