Season guide · Boracay · Philippines
Boracay in the transition
October–November: weather, crowds, prices and the best things to do this time of year.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
Rain eases and the winds turn northeast; a good-value time with improving conditions. Expect highs up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 30 rainy days across October–November.
Key facts
- Months
- October–November
- Temperatures
- 25°C (77°F) to 30°C (86°F)
- Rainy days in the season
- About 30
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F) to 29°C (84°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in the transition
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Daylight | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 16 | 11.8 h | 2/5 |
| November | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 14 | 11.6 h | 3/5 |
Compared with the rest of the year: average highs of 30°C (86°F) against a yearly 30°C (86°F), and 30 of the year's roughly 150 rainy days fall in these 2 months. Crowds rate 3/5 and hotel prices 3/5 on average.
What's on in the transition
Recurring events; dates move from year to year, so confirm with the organiser.
- November: Start of the kitesurfing season on Bulabog (usually November)
Good choices for the transition
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
Day trips in the transition
- Bakhawan Eco-Park, Kalibo (About 2 hours by boat and van) — A mangrove reforestation park near Kalibo with a bamboo boardwalk of more than a kilometre through the mangroves to the sea.
- Jawili Falls (About 1.5 hours by boat and van) — A series of tiered cascades and natural pools in Tangalan, Aklan, surrounded by forest, where you can swim and climb between the levels.
What to pack
- Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen
- A compact umbrella and waterproof shoes — rain is frequent
- Comfortable walking shoes
Other times of year
Questions travellers ask
+Is the transition a good time to visit Boracay?
It is a trade-off: Rain eases and the winds turn northeast; a good-value time with improving conditions. The best months overall are January–May.
+What is the weather like in Boracay in the transition?
Highs of up to 30°C (86°F) and lows around 25°C (77°F), with about 30 rainy days over the season.