Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Philippines in May
Weather score64Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 172mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
172mm
Sun
7.2h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
64
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 172mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.2h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
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Weather map
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Temperature
May32°C average high
May is one of Philippines' warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsMarch to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May172mm average rain
May sits near Philippines' yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsJanuary to April
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.2 hours average sun
May is brighter than Philippines' yearly average, though the strongest sunshine usually sits closer to the peak months.
Brightest monthsApril to May
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Philippines' warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May64 weather score
May sits close to Philippines' yearly weather-score average, giving a typical overall read on the month.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
