Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Metro Manila, Philippines in May
Weather score63Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
140mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
30°C
Weather score
63
Good
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 140mm, so some wet days are possible.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 30°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Metro Manila, Philippines with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May34°C average high
May is one of Metro Manila's hottest months, so shade and slower afternoons matter.
Warmest monthsMarch to May
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
May140mm average rain
May sits on the drier side of Metro Manila's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May7.3 hours average sun
May sits close to Metro Manila's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsMarch to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
May30°C average sea
May is one of Metro Manila's warmest sea months, when swimming comfort is usually strongest.
Warmest seaApril to October
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May63 weather score
May sits close to Metro Manila's 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.
