Season guide · Boracay · Philippines
Boracay in the cool dry season
December–February: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Breezy amihan weather, calm White Beach and kitesurfing wind on Bulabog; Christmas and Chinese New Year bring peak crowds. Expect highs up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 32 rainy days across December–February. January–February are among the best months of the year to visit.
Key facts
- Months
- December–February
- Temperatures
- 24°C (75°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 32
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F) to 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in the cool dry season
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 11 | 11.5 h | 4/5 |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 7 | 11.7 h | 4/5 |
| December | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 14 | 11.4 h | 5/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 29°C (84°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 32 of the year's roughly 150 rainy days fall in these 3 months. Crowds rate 4/5 and hotel prices 4/5 on average.
What's on in the cool dry season
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- January: Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo (usually the third weekend of January)
- January: Chinese New Year crowds (late January or February)
- December: Christmas and New Year celebrations with fireworks on White Beach (late December)
Good choices for the cool dry season
Market · Station 2
D'Talipapa market
A covered wet market near Station 2 where you buy fresh fish, prawns, crab and shellfish at the stalls and take them to surrounding 'paluto' restaurants, which cook them to order for a fee.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Rainy day
- Iconic
Day trips in the cool dry season
- Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo (About 2 hours by boat and van) — A mangrove reforestation park near Kalibo with a bamboo boardwalk of more than a kilometre through the mangroves to the sea.
- Jawili Falls (About 1.5 hours by boat and van) — A series of tiered cascades and natural pools in Tangalan, Aklan, surrounded by forest, where you can swim and climb between the levels.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the cool dry season a good time to visit Boracay?
Yes: January–February are among the best months. Breezy amihan weather, calm White Beach and kitesurfing wind on Bulabog; Christmas and Chinese New Year bring peak crowds.
+What is the weather like in Boracay in the cool dry season?
Highs of up to 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F), with about 32 rainy days over the season.