Month guide · Boracay · Philippines
Boracay in November
What November is really like in Boracay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
November is a shoulder-season month. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 14 rainy days and roughly 11.6 hours of daylight. The amihan returns, calming White Beach and bringing wind to Bulabog, with occasional showers.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 14
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in November
November is the 9th-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 14 of its 30 days. Compared with October (30°C (86°F)), November is about as warm; by December highs stay near 29°C (84°F).
- Sunrise (15 November)
- About 05:50
- Sunset (15 November)
- About 17:25
- Daylight
- About 11.6 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Wet season (June–September). Southwest monsoon rains, waves and seaweed on White Beach and typhoon risk, with the lowest prices.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, November rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in November
- Start of the kitesurfing season on Bulabog (usually November)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in November
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
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
Beach · Station 3
Tambisaan Beach
A small beach on the southeast coast near Manoc-Manoc, with a local fishing community and reef close to shore that is good for snorkelling when the sea is calm.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
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
Beach · Station 2
White Beach
The island's west-coast beach runs for about 4 km of fine, pale coral sand and shallow turquoise water, divided informally into Stations 1, 2 and 3.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Boracay.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 25°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 November 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 November a good time to visit Boracay?
It is a shoulder-season month. The amihan returns, calming White Beach and bringing wind to Bulabog, with occasional showers.
+How warm is Boracay in November?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boracay in November?
Expect rain on about 14 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.