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Banaue in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, clearer views)). Across Philippines: Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
30°C (86°F) / 21°C (70°F)
average high / low
Rain days
15
Crowds
Medium
Philippines overall
Prices
Medium
Philippines overall

Verdict

MixedPhilippines month rating

Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, clearer views)). Across Philippines: Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

Is another month better than May?

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in May

Long-term averages
  • BanaueHighs around 30 °C (86 °F), lows around 21 °C (70 °F), rain on about 15 days

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Philippines overall
Medium
Prices · Philippines overall
Medium

Philippines overall: Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Banaue, side by side.

  • Verdict

    May: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    May: 30 °C (86 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Night low

    May: 21 °C (70 °F)

    Jan: 15 °C (59 °F)

  • Rain days

    May: 15

    Jan: 3 (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 0

    Jan: 1

May: Outside the best window (Dec–Apr (dry season, clearer views)). Across Philippines: Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

January: Inside Banaue's best window: Dec–Apr (dry season, clearer views).

Banaue: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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