Best time to visit · Boracay · Philippines
The best time to visit Boracay
Weather, crowds, prices and events for every month, so you can pick the trip that suits you.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
The best time to visit Boracay is from about January to May, during the dry part of the amihan season, when White Beach is calm, sunny and ideal for swimming. November and December are also good but showery, with peak prices at Christmas. From June to October the habagat brings rain, rougher water on White Beach and a risk of typhoons, especially in August and September, though prices drop.
Key facts
- Best months
- January–May
- Shoulder season
- June and November–December
- Warmest month
- May (avg high 32°C (90°F))
- Coldest month
- January (avg high 29°C (84°F))
- Rainiest month
- July (~18 rainy days)
- Lowest hotel prices
- July–October
Seasons
Boracay is tropical and warm all year. The amihan (northeast monsoon) season from about November to May brings calm water and drier weather to White Beach, with January to May the driest; the habagat (southwest monsoon) from about June to October brings more rain, rougher seas on White Beach and a risk of typhoons.
December–February
Cool dry season
Breezy amihan weather, calm White Beach and kitesurfing wind on Bulabog; Christmas and Chinese New Year bring peak crowds.
March–May
Hot dry season
Hot, sunny and calm, the best swimming conditions, with very busy Holy Week and Philippine school holidays.
June–September
Wet season
Southwest monsoon rains, waves and seaweed on White Beach and typhoon risk, with the lowest prices.
October–November
Transition
Rain eases and the winds turn northeast; a good-value time with improving conditions.
Month by month
Long-term averages (rounded). Crowds and prices are relative, 1 (lowest) to 5 (highest). Daylight is sunrise to sunset on the 15th.
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Sea | Daylight | Crowds | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C | 24°C | 11 | 27°C | 11.5 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| February | 29°C | 24°C | 7 | 27°C | 11.7 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| March | 30°C | 24°C | 6 | 27°C | 12 h | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| April | 31°C | 25°C | 5 | 28°C | 12.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| May | 32°C | 26°C | 8 | 29°C | 12.7 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| June | 31°C | 26°C | 15 | 29°C | 12.8 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| July | 30°C | 25°C | 18 | 29°C | 12.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| August | 30°C | 25°C | 18 | 29°C | 12.5 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| September | 30°C | 25°C | 18 | 29°C | 12.2 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| October | 30°C | 25°C | 16 | 29°C | 11.8 h | 2/5 | 2/5 |
| November | 30°C | 25°C | 14 | 28°C | 11.6 h | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| December | 29°C | 24°C | 14 | 28°C | 11.4 h | 5/5 | 5/5 |
Yearly events
Recurring dates shift from year to year; confirm with the organiser before you book.
| Month | Events |
|---|---|
| January | Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo (usually the third weekend of January); Chinese New Year crowds (late January or February) |
| March | Holy Week — very busy with domestic travellers (March or April) |
| April | Summer school holidays in the Philippines (April–May) |
| May | Labour Day long weekend crowds (1 May) |
| June | Independence Day (12 June) |
| November | Start of the kitesurfing season on Bulabog (usually November) |
| December | Christmas and New Year celebrations with fireworks on White Beach (late December) |
Cheapest and quietest times
Hotel prices are usually lowest in July–October, and the sights are quietest in July–October. Many visitors avoid August–September.
What to pack
| Season | Pack |
|---|---|
| Cool dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A packable rain jacket for showers; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Hot dry season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Wet season | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
| Transition | Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent; Comfortable walking shoes |
Questions travellers ask
+What is the best month to visit Boracay?
The best time to visit Boracay is from about January to May, during the dry part of the amihan season, when White Beach is calm, sunny and ideal for swimming. November and December are also good but showery, with peak prices at Christmas. From June to October the habagat brings rain, rougher water on White Beach and a risk of typhoons, especially in August and September, though prices drop.
+When are hotel prices lowest in Boracay?
Usually in July–October. Wet and windy spells, rough water on White Beach and some boat trips cancelled; Bulabog becomes the calmer side.
+What is the rainiest month in Boracay?
July, with about 18 days of rain on average.
+How hot does Boracay get?
The warmest month, May, averages highs of 32°C (90°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F).