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Philippines in May

Mixed month. Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

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MixedVoykit month rating for 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

  • Luzon and Manila · Manila, Batangas, Ilocos, Baguiohot

    Dry and cooler Dec–Feb; April–May are the hottest; typhoons and floods peak Jul–Oct.

  • Visayas · Cebu, Bohol, Boracay, Siquijor, Negroshot

    Dry Jan–May; late typhoons (Oct–Dec) hit the central islands; Boracay's west beach calm Nov–May.

  • Palawan · El Nido, Coron, Puerto Princesahot

    Best Jan–Apr; southwest monsoon (habagat) Jun–Oct makes island-hopping rough; Coron more sheltered.

  • Mindanao (north and Siargao) · Siargao, Camiguin, Cagayan de Orobest weather

    Mostly outside the typhoon belt; Siargao is wettest Nov–Feb and best for surf Sep–Nov.

  • Bataan: Bataan province · peninsuladry

    Dry season Dec–May, lower rain risk than Jun–Oct.

  • Benguet: Highland · Benguet provincebest weather

    Dry season Nov–Apr, coolest months; rain Jun–Oct may cause landslides

  • Camarines Sur: Coastal & lowland · Camarines Surdry

    Dry season Dec–May is best; rains peak Jul–Oct.

  • Capiz: Capiz lowlands · Most of the provincehot

    Dry season Nov–Apr; wet season May–Oct with typhoon risk. Best travel months: Dec–Apr.

  • Catanduanes: Virac · Catanduaneswarm

    Average temps 22‑24 °C (75 °F); rainfall peaks Jun‑Oct.

  • Ilocos Norte: Ilocos Norte coast · provincedry

    Dry season Dec–May; avoid heavy rains Jun–Oct which cause floods and landslides.

  • Luzon: Metro Manila and Central Luzon · Manila, Clark, Batangashot

    Dry season roughly Dec–May; the hottest stretch is March–May. June–Oct brings typhoons and afternoon downpours.

  • Luzon: Cordilleras and Baguio · Baguio, Banaue, Sagadafine

    Cooler than Manila because of the elevation; rain and landslides Jun–Oct.

  • Luzon: Bicol and the east coast · Legazpi, Naga, Catanduanesfine

    The Pacific side is wet most of the year and typhoons land here first.

  • Northern Samar: Coastal Northern Samar · Entire provincerainy

    Dry season Nov–Apr; wet season May–Oct with typhoon risk Aug–Oct.

  • Palawan: Palawan · whole islandrainy

    Dry season roughly Dec–May; Jun–Nov is wetter with typhoon risk. El Nido and Coron are best Jan–May.

  • Panay: Panay lowlands · Iloilo, Roxas, Kalibohot

    Dry season December–May; rainy season June–October with typhoon risk. January festivals are in the dry season.

  • Panglao Island: Panglao Island · central Boholdry

    Dry season Dec–May; avoid heavy rains Jun–Sep.

  • Quezon Province: Quezon province · province-widerainy

    Rainfall spread across the year; drier Dec–May, typhoons Aug–Oct.

  • Rizal: Rizal province · central Luzonrainy

    Rainy season June‑October; dry season November‑May, best for outdoor activities.

  • Samar Island: Samar island · entire islandrainy

    Typhoon season June‑Nov; dry months Dec‑May are most reliable.

  • Visayas: Central Visayas · Cebu, Bohol, Siquijorbest weather

    Dry season Dec–May; typhoon risk varies by island, higher in Eastern Visayas Jun–Nov; check forecasts.

  • Zambales: Coastal Zambales · Subic Bay, Olongapodry

    Dry season Dec–May, ideal for beach; wet season Jun–Oct brings heavy rain and possible lahar.

  • Manila34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Abucay33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Abuyog32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Agoo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Alaminos, Laguna33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Alaminos33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Alcala34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Alegria, Cebu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Alona Beach32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Altavas32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Anda33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Angeles33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Angono33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Antipolo34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Aparri24.7 °C (76 °F) / 33.2 °C (92 °F), 110.6 rain days
  • Apo Island32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Arayat34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Argao33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 5 rain days
  • Atimonan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Atok27 °C (81 °F) / 16 °C (61 °F), 9 rain days
  • Babatngon32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Bacacay33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bacarra33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Baclayon33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bacnotan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Baco33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bacolod33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Bacolor33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Bacoor33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Badian31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 6 rain days
  • Badoc33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bagabag33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bagac33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bago33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bais33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Balanga33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Balaoan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Balayan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Baler33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Baliwag34 °C (93 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bambang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Banaue30 °C (86 °F) / 21 °C (70 °F), 15 rain days
  • Bangui34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bantayan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Baras33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Basay32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Basco32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Basey32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Batad32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Batan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Batangas City33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Bato31 °C (88 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Batuan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bauan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bauang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Bayawan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Baybay32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Bayombong33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Biñan34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 4 rain days
  • Binangonan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Binmaley33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Bislig33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 13 rain days
  • Boac33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bocaue33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bogo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bolinao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bolod and Libaong32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Bongao33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bontoc32 °C (90 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 6 rain days
  • Boracay32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Borongan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Boston31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 18 rain days
  • Botolan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Brooke's Point33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Bulakan34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Burauen32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Burgos33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Burgos, Pangasinan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Buruanga33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Buscalan29 °C (84 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 10 rain days
  • Busuanga Island33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Butuan35 °C (95 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cabagan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cabanatuan35.6 °C (96 °F) / 24.4 °C (76 °F), 179.1 rain days
  • Cabangan34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Cabugao33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Cabuyao33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Cagayan de Oro33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 0 rain days
  • Cagayancillo32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Cainta33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Calabanga33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Calamba33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Calapan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Calasiao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Calatagan34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Calbayog33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Calbiga32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Caloocan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Calumpit33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Camalig33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Camiling33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Camotes Islands33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Candaba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Candelaria, Quezon33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Candon33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Canigao Island32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Capas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Capul32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Caramoan31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Carcar33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Cardona33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Carigara32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Carmen, Bohol33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Catarman33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Catbalogan33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 14 rain days
  • Cauayan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Cauayan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Cavinti33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 4 rain days
  • Cavite City34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Compostela, Cebu33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 6 rain days
  • Concepcion, Tarlac34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Consolacion, Cebu33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Córdova33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Corella33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Coron33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Corregidor Island33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Cotabato City33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Cuenca, Batangas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Culion Island33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Cuyo Islands32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Daanbantayan33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 6 rain days
  • Daet32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Dagupan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Danao33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Dapitan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Daraga33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Dasmariñas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Dasol33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Dauin32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Dauis32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Digos33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Dipolog32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Dolores, Quezon33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Donsol32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 15 rain days
  • Dumaguete32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Dupax33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 10 rain days
  • El Nido33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Floridablanca33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Gamu34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Gapan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gasan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • General Santos34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • General Trias33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Getafe, Bohol33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Gingoog32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Guagua34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Guihulngan32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Guimaras33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Guinobatan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Guiuan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Hagonoy33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Hilongos33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iba33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ibajay32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Ilagan34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iligan32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Iloilo City33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Imus33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Indang33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Infanta33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Inopacan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Ipil33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Iriga33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Isabela City33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Isulan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Jagna32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Jalajala34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Jolo34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Jovellar33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Kabankalan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Kabayan27 °C (81 °F) / 19 °C (66 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kalayaan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Kawit33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Kiangan30 °C (86 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 3 rain days
  • Kidapawan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Koronadal33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 8 rain days
  • La Trinidad24 °C (75 °F) / 15 °C (59 °F), 5 rain days
  • Lake Sebu32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 16 rain days
  • Lal-lo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Laoag33.7 °C (93 °F) / 24.7 °C (76 °F), 219 rain days
  • Laoang31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Lapu-Lapu33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Las Piñas33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Legazpi33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Lemery33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Lian33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Libacao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Libon33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ligao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Liliw33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Liloan33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Limasawa32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Linapacan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Lingayen33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lipa31.5 °C (89 °F) / 22.6 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Loboc33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Los Baños33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Lubang33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Lubao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Lucban33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 14 rain days
  • Lucena33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Luisiana31 °C (88 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days
  • Lumban33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Luna33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Maasin33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mabinay33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Mabini, Pangasinan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mabini33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mabitac33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Macabebe34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Magalang34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Magalawa Island34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Magdalena, Laguna31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Magsingal33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Majayjay33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Makati34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Malabon33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Malapascua33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Malasiqui33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Malay, Aklan32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Malaybalay31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 9 rain days
  • Malilipot33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Malinao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Malolos34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Malvar33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Manaoag33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mandaluyong34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Mandaue31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Mangatarem33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Manito33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Marabut32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Marawi33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Marikina33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Marilao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Mariveles33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Masbate City33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Masinloc33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mati33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mauban33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Mayoyao27 °C (81 °F) / 17 °C (63 °F), 8 rain days
  • Mexico, Pampanga34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Meycauayan34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Miagao33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Minalin33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Minglanilla33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Moalboal33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Morong, Bataan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Morong33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Muntinlupa34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Murcia33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Naga, Cebu33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Naga33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nagbukel33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Nagcarlan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Naic33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Narra32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Narvacan34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Nasugbu34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Navotas34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • New Washington33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Norzagaray33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Noveleta33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Numancia32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Oas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Obando33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Olongapo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Orani33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ormoc33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Oroquieta32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Oslob33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Ozamiz32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Paete33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pagadian33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pagsanjan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pagudpud33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pakil33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Palo33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Palompon33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Panabo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pangil34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Panglao Town32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 7 rain days
  • Paoay33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Parañaque34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Paranas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Pasacao33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Pasay34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pasig34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Passi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Pateros34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Piat33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Pila33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Pilar, Bataan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pili33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Pililla33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 5 rain days
  • Pio Duran34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Plaridel33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Polangui33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Polomolok33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Porac34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Port Barton33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Puerto Galera32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 14 rain days
  • Pulilan34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Quezon City35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Quezon, Palawan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Rapu-Rapu33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Rodriguez33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Rosario, Cavite33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Roxas City32 °C (90 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 6 rain days
  • Roxas, Mindoro31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Roxas33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sabang, Mindoro32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sabang33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sagada24 °C (75 °F) / 13 °C (55 °F), 9 rain days
  • Sagay33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 14 rain days
  • Samal33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 15 rain days
  • Samal33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • San Antonio, Zambales33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Carlos33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Carlos33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Dionisio33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • San Esteban34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • San Fernando, Cebu33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Fernando, La Union33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • San Fernando, Pampanga35 °C (95 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Jose, Batangas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • San Jose, Camarines Sur33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • San Jose de Buenavista33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • San Jose del Monte33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • San Jose, Mindoro33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • San Jose, Nueva Ecija33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • San Jose, Palawan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Juan, Batangas32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Juan, Ilocos Sur34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Juan, La Union33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • San Juan34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • San Luis, Batangas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • San Mateo33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Miguel34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • San Pablo32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • San Pedro33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • San Remigio33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • San Teodoro33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • San Vicente33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Santa Ana31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 103 rain days
  • Santa Cruz, Laguna31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Santa Cruz33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Santa Fe31 °C (88 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 9 rain days
  • Santa Maria, Bulacan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Santa Maria, Ilocos Sur34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Santa Rita34 °C (93 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Santa Rosa, Laguna34 °C (93 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Santa33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Santander, Cebu33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Santiago City35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days
  • Santiago, Ilocos Sur33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 10 rain days
  • Santo Domingo33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Santo Tomas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sariaya33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Siargao33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Siaton33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sibonga32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Silang33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Silay33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Simunul33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Sinait33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Sipalay32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Siquijor31 °C (88 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sison33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Socorro, Surigao del Norte32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sogod33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 7 rain days
  • Solano33 °C (91 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 8 rain days
  • Sorsogon City33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Sual33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Subic33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Surigao33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Taal33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tabaco33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tablas33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tabuk, Kalinga33 °C (91 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tacloban33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tacurong35 °C (95 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tagaytay28 °C (82 °F) / 20 °C (68 °F), 101 rain days
  • Tagbilaran32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tagudin33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Taguig34 °C (93 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tagum33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 15 rain days
  • Talisay, Cebu33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tanauan, Batangas33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tanauan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tanay33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 13 rain days
  • Tandag33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days
  • Tangalan32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 11 rain days
  • Tangub32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Tanza33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tarlac City34 °C (93 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tayabas33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 12 rain days
  • Taytay, Palawan33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 8 rain days
  • Taytay33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tayug33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 9 rain days
  • Teresa33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 10 rain days
  • Ternate, Cavite33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tiaong33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 12 rain days
  • Tigaon33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 5 rain days
  • Tiwi33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Toledo, Cebu33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 9 rain days
  • Trece Martires33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 7 rain days
  • Tubigon33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 6 rain days
  • Tuguegarao35.6 °C (96 °F) / 23.4 °C (74 °F), 9 rain days
  • Tumauini33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Ubay32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 9 rain days
  • Umingan33 °C (91 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 7 rain days
  • Urdaneta33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Valencia31 °C (88 °F) / 22 °C (72 °F), 10 rain days
  • Valenzuela33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 11 rain days
  • Vigan33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Virac33 °C (91 °F) / 27 °C (81 °F), 13 rain days
  • White Beach, Mindoro33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 5 rain days
  • Zamboanga City33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 10 rain days
  • Zamboanguita32 °C (90 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • Day of Valour, Labour Day, Independence Day

    9 Apr, 1 May, 12 Jun

    Public holidays.

  • Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha

    Moves yearly (check)

    National holidays; big in Mindanao.

  • Flores de Mayo check

    Through May · Manila

    Evening processions with flowers and children in costume.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Philippines
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Prices · Philippines
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Compare two months

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

  • Verdict

    May: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Crowds

    May: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    May: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    May: 3

    Jan: 5

May: Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

January: Dry and cooler; Sinulog (Cebu) and Ati-Atihan (Aklan) festivals fill hotels.

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

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen

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Where to go in May

Rated best or good this month

  • Mindanao (north and Siargao)

    Best weather of the year (Siargao, Camiguin, Cagayan de Oro)

  • Abucay

    Best months: Dec–May

  • Abuyog

    Best months: Jan–May

  • Alaminos, Laguna

    Best months: Oct (festival) and dry season Dec–May

  • Alaminos

    Best months: Dec–May (dry season, calm seas)

  • Alegria, Cebu

    Best months: Dec–May (dry season)

  • Alona Beach

    Best months: Jan–May (dry season, calm seas)

  • Altavas

    Best months: Dec–May (dry season)

  • Anda

    Best months: Jan–May (dry season)

  • Angono

    Best months: Dec–May (dry season)

  • Antipolo

    Best months: Dec–May

  • Apalit

    Best months: Dec–May (dry season)