Month guide · Boracay · Philippines
Boracay in December
What December is really like in Boracay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
December is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 29°C (84°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 11.4 hours of daylight. Pleasant and breezy, with peak prices and crowds over Christmas and New Year.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 29°C (84°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in December
December is the coolest month in Boracay: days average 29°C (84°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 14 of its 31 days. Compared with November (30°C (86°F)), December is about as warm; by January highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 December)
- About 06:05
- Sunset (15 December)
- About 17:31
- Daylight
- About 11.4 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Transition (October–November). Rain eases and the winds turn northeast; a good-value time with improving conditions.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, December rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: December is one of the pricier months.
Events in December
- Christmas and New Year celebrations with fireworks on White Beach (late December)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in December
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Experience · Station 2
Island hopping
Half-day boat trips stop at Crocodile Island for snorkelling, Crystal Cove Island's rocky coves and caves, and Magic Island's cliff-jumping platforms, often with a beach lunch.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Experience · Station 1
Sunset paraw sailing
Agree the price per boat and length of the trip before boarding, and leave valuables ashore, as you may get wet.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
Beach · Northern Boracay (Yapak)
Puka Shell Beach
Boracay's second-best-known beach, on the northern tip, has coarser sand mixed with tiny shell fragments and fewer buildings than White Beach.
- Time needed
- 2–3 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Outdoors
- Couples
- Nature
Viewpoint · Bulabog Beach
Mount Luho viewpoint
Go in the late afternoon for softer light, then head to White Beach for sunset.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Views
- Photo spot
- Outdoors
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Boracay.
What to pack
For highs near 29°C, lows near 24°C and 14 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 December a good time to visit Boracay?
A shoulder-season month, with a notable event on the calendar. If your dates are flexible, January–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Boracay in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is December a good time to visit Boracay?
It is a shoulder-season month. Pleasant and breezy, with peak prices and crowds over Christmas and New Year.
+How warm is Boracay in December?
Average highs are around 29°C (84°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boracay in December?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.