Month guide · Boracay · Philippines
Boracay in September
What September is really like in Boracay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
September is a month many travellers avoid. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 25°C (77°F), about 18 rainy days and roughly 12.2 hours of daylight. Still wet with typhoon risk; flights and boats can be disrupted.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 25°C (77°F)
- Rainy days
- About 18
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea temperature
- 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Quiet
- Hotel prices
- Low
Weather in September
September is the 7th-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 30 days. Compared with August (30°C (86°F)), September is about as warm; by October highs stay near 30°C (86°F).
- Sunrise (15 September)
- About 05:41
- Sunset (15 September)
- About 17:53
- Daylight
- About 12.2 hours
- Sea
- 29°C (84°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, September rates 2 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 2 for hotel prices (highest in April). That makes September one of the better-value months to book.
Events in September
September has no major recurring festival in Boracay, which usually means easier bookings.
What to do in September
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Beach · Station 2
White Beach
Walk the full length early in the morning, when the beach is raked and empty, and claim your sunset spot at Station 1 by about 5pm.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
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
Experience · Station 2
Island hopping
Book through an accredited operator, wear reef-safe sunscreen and bring water shoes for rocky landings.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Kids
- Active
- Outdoors
- Iconic
Experience · Station 1
Sunset paraw sailing
Paraw are traditional Visayan double-outrigger sailboats; passengers sit on nets stretched between the hull and outriggers as the boat skims along White Beach.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Couples
- Iconic
- Views
- Photo spot
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 September a good time to visit Boracay?
A month many travellers avoid. If your dates are flexible, January–May are better overall. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is September a good time to visit Boracay?
It is a month many travellers avoid. Still wet with typhoon risk; flights and boats can be disrupted.
+How warm is Boracay in September?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boracay in September?
Expect rain on about 18 days of the month, so pack for wet weather.