When to go · Zamboanga City

Zamboanga City in May

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jan–Mar (short dry season)). Across Philippines: Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C) / 25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C); average high / low
Rain days: 10
Crowds: Medium; Philippines overall
Prices: Medium; Philippines overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedPhilippines month rating

Outside the best window (Jan–Mar (short dry season)). Across Philippines: Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

May is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

Zamboanga CityHighs around 33 °C (91 °F), lows around 25 °C (77 °F), rain on about 10 daysHighs around 91 °F (33 °C), lows around 77 °F (25 °C), rain on about 10 days

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

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

First month

Second month

May: Outside the best window (Jan–Mar (short dry season)). Across Philippines: Very hot; still dry; school holidays fill resorts.

January: Inside Zamboanga City's best window: Jan–Mar (short dry season).

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