Hot
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot.
May verdict
Samal, Philippines in May
Weather score59Good
Good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 32°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 205mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
May weather
Monthly averages
Temp
32°C
Rain
205mm
Sun
6.8h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
59
Good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Wet
Rainfall averages 205mm, so showers are a real planning factor.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6.8h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Samal, Philippines with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
May32°C average high
May is close to Samal's usual daytime heat, with little temperature swing across the year.
Warmest monthsAll year
Daytime heat stays consistently warm through the year.
Rain
May205mm average rain
May is one of Samal's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to March and December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
May6.8 hours average sun
May is brighter than Samal's 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
May29°C average sea
May sits in the warmer sea-temperature season, usually making swimming easier to enjoy.
Warmest seaApril to December
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
May59 weather score
May is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJanuary to April and July to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.