Sun, sea & sand

Boracay weather in May

Temperature, sea and sunshine in May: long-term averages from 30 years of weather data, not a forecast.

75

Holiday weather in May

Good

Best time to visit: January – December

Air temperature30°CNight 27°
Sea temperature29.7°Cvery warm
Sunshine8hrs / dayof 12.7 h daylight
Rainy days23days / month152 mm

What is the weather like in Boracay in May?

In May, Boracay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 27 °C. The sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It is the rainy season: rain falls on about 23 days, totalling 152 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Boracay.

May compared

How the weather changes from April to June. Tap a month to open it.

AprilAprMayMayJuneJun
Score807571
Day29°30°29°
Night26°27°26°
Sea29°30°30°
Sun8 h8 h6 h
Rain days162326

More details for May

Daylight
12 h 40 min05:28 – 18:08
UV index
13 · extremeclear sky, noon (estimate)
Muggy days
31 daysdew point 18 °C or more
Wind
17 km/haverage daily peak
Cloud cover
72 %on average
Hot days
10 days30 °C or more
Time zone
UTC+8Asia/Manila

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 35 %100 %
  • Seaweight 25 %100 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %75 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %0 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in May

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • Insect repellent
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Boracay in May: quick answers

Is Boracay hot in May?

Yes. In May, Boracay is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C and nights stay around 27 °C. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more.

Can you swim in Boracay in May?

Yes. In May the sea averages 29.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

Does it rain much in Boracay in May?

It rains often – on about 23 days, adding up to 152 mm.

Boracay month by month

Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, GeoNames (CC BY 4.0)