Month guide · Boracay · Philippines
Boracay in August
What August is really like in Boracay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
August is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.5 hours of daylight. Peak of the habagat with frequent rain and the highest typhoon risk; good deals for flexible travellers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in August
August is the 6th-warmest month in Boracay: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 25°C (77°F). Rain falls on roughly 18 of its 31 days. Compared with July (30°C (86°F)), August is about as warm; by September highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 August)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 August)
- About 18:13
- Daylight
- About 12.5 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Hot dry season (March–May). Hot, sunny and calm, the best swimming conditions, with very busy Holy Week and Philippine school holidays.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, August rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes August one of the better-value months to book.
Events in August
August has no major recurring festival in Boracay, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in August
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Street · Station 2
D'Mall
An open-air maze of shops, restaurants, cafés and fruit-shake stands just behind White Beach at Station 2, the island's main shopping and dining hub.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
- Free
Beach · Diniwid Beach
Diniwid Beach
Walk over from Station 1 in the late afternoon and stay for sunset at one of the cliffside bars.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Northern Boracay (Yapak)
Ilig-Iligan Beach
A small, quiet beach on the northeast coast backed by trees and limestone with small caves, used mostly by locals and guests of nearby resorts.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Outdoors
Beach · Station 3
Tambisaan Beach
Bring your own snorkel and ask locals about the tide; at low tide the reef is very shallow.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Boracay.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 25°C and 18 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; comfortable walking shoes.
Is August a good time to visit Boracay?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, January–May are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is August a good time to visit Boracay?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Peak of the habagat with frequent rain and the highest typhoon risk; good deals for flexible travellers.
+How warm is Boracay in August?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boracay in August?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.