Month guide · Boracay · Philippines
Boracay in July
What July is really like in Boracay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
July is a quieter month with trade-offs. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.8 hours of daylight. Wet and windy spells, rough water on White Beach and some boat trips cancelled; Bulabog becomes the calmer side.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.8 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in July
July is the 5th-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 June (31°C (88°F)), July is about as warm; by August highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 July)
- About 05:35
- Sunset (15 July)
- About 18:21
- Daylight
- About 12.8 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, July rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes July one of the better-value months to book.
Events in July
July has no major recurring festival in Boracay, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in July
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Experience · Bulabog Beach
Kitesurfing at Bulabog Beach
Steady northeast winds from about November to April make Bulabog's shallow, reef-protected lagoon one of Asia's main kitesurfing spots.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Expensive
- Active
- Outdoors
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 July a good time to visit Boracay?
A quieter month with trade-offs. If your dates are flexible, January–May are better overall. Compare every month.
Boracay in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is July a good time to visit Boracay?
It is a quieter month with trade-offs. Wet and windy spells, rough water on White Beach and some boat trips cancelled; Bulabog becomes the calmer side.
+How warm is Boracay in July?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boracay in July?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.