Month guide · Boracay · Philippines
Boracay in May
What May is really like in Boracay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
May is one of the best months to visit Boracay. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 26°C (79°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12.7 hours of daylight. The hottest month; still calm on White Beach before the monsoon changes late in the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 26°C (79°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Very busy
- Hotel prices
- Highest
Weather in May
May is the warmest month in Boracay: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 26°C (79°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with April (31°C (88°F)), May is about as warm; by June highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 May)
- About 05:28
- Sunset (15 May)
- About 18:09
- Daylight
- About 12.7 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°F)
Cool dry season (December–February). Breezy amihan weather, calm White Beach and kitesurfing wind on Bulabog; Christmas and Chinese New Year bring peak crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, May rates 5 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 5 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: May is one of the pricier months.
Events in May
- Labour Day long weekend crowds (1 May)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in May
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Beach · Northern Boracay (Yapak)
Ilig-Iligan Beach
Bring snacks and water; there are few facilities, which is the point.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
- Outdoors
Landmark · Station 1
Willy's Rock
A volcanic rock formation standing in the shallows off Station 1, topped by a small shrine to the Virgin Mary reached by steps.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Kids
- Iconic
Market · Station 2
D'Talipapa market
Agree the price per kilo and the cooking charge before buying, and choose two or three cooking styles such as grilled, garlic butter and sinigang.
- Time needed
- 1.5 hours
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Food
- Rainy day
- Iconic
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
The sea averages 29°C (84°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Boracay.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 26°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is May a good time to visit Boracay?
It is one of the best months to visit Boracay. The hottest month; still calm on White Beach before the monsoon changes late in the month.
+How warm is Boracay in May?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 26°C (79°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boracay in May?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.