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Philippines weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
81°F – 93°F
🌧 Rainy days
60% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.1/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Philippines 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 (7.0/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Philippines in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in Philippines. Temperatures rise (34°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 60% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.1/10) 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 | 73°F | 84°F | 35% | 0.1in | 10.1h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 73°F | 86°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.6h | 8.1/10 |
| ☀️ March | 75°F | 90°F | 24% | 0.0in | 11.3h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 93°F | 33% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ May | 81°F | 93°F | 60% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 79°F | 88°F | 87% | 0.4in | 11.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 77°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.6in | 9.7h | 6.1/10 |
| 🌧️ August | 77°F | 86°F | 88% | 0.4in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 77°F | 86°F | 92% | 0.5in | 9.2h | 6.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 77°F | 86°F | 83% | 0.3in | 10.2h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ November | 77°F | 88°F | 58% | 0.2in | 10.6h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 75°F | 86°F | 53% | 0.2in | 10.0h | 7.3/10 |
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, Philippines averages 93°F, 60% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.1/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -4°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -33%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -1.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Philippines in May
Is May a good time to visit Philippines?
May is an acceptable time for Philippines (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.1/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Philippines in May?
Yes, 60% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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