Philippines
Boracay in August
🌧️ Rainy seasonWarm, humid and very wet. Watch for tropical cyclone & flood risk.
🎒 Pack: compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics · waterproof sandals
Why August scores 6.6What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort5.2
- ✓Warm (28.9°C highs / 27.8°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 25.2°C)
- !Wet: ~359 mm rain, ~13 heavy-rain days
- Air quality9.7
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~7 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards7.0
- !Tropical cyclone: Peak of the Western Pacific typhoon season
- !Flood: ~13 heavy-rain days (≥10 mm) in an average August
- Safety baseline7.0
- ·Increased caution
| Aug | Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 6.6 Good | 8.9 Excellent |
| Season | 🌧️ Rainy season | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 29° / 28° | 29° / 26° |
| Rain | 359 mm | 40 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 25° | dew pt 23° |
| PM2.5 | 7 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast).
Holidays & crowdsAugust 2027
Long weekendThere's at least one long weekend. Domestic travel picks up and popular spots get busier over those days.
- National Heroes Day 28–30 Aug · 3 days off in a row
Other public holidays: Ninoy Aquino Day (21 Aug)
National holidays only; regional holidays and school breaks aren't included. Source: holidays (open-source public-holiday calendar).
Explore BoracayEvents, sights, food & souvenirs
Check event dates locallyA small Philippine island known for White Beach, clear water, sunsets and water sports, reached via Caticlan on Panay.
No major events on our calendar for August.
Coming up later
Ati-Atihan FestivalDate variesUsually the third week of January
A famous festival with face-painted tribal-costumed dancers and drumming in honour of the Santo Niño.
Why go: Kalibo is about two hours from Boracay; accommodation fills fast.
Where: Kalibo, Aklan (mainland Panay)
White Beach
A long, powdery beach on the west coast lined with resorts and restaurants, divided into Stations 1 to 3.
Puka Shell Beach
A quieter beach in the north.
Bulabog Beach
The east-coast beach used for kitesurfing and windsurfing during the north-east monsoon.
Island hopping
Boat trips to Crystal Cove, Crocodile Island and snorkelling spots.
Mount Luho
The island's highest point, with a viewing deck.
Paraw sailing
Sunset trips on traditional outrigger sailboats.
💡 Calmer seas on White Beach are usually from November to May.
Fresh seafood
Seafood bought at the wet market and cooked by nearby restaurants.
💡 D'Talipapa market
Chori burger
A burger made with local chorizo.
Mango shake
A fresh Philippine mango shake.
Inubarang manok
Aklan chicken stew with banana pith.
Dried mangoes
Philippine dried mangoes.
💡 Shops on the island
Piña cloth
Fabric woven from pineapple fibre, a craft of Aklan.
💡 Craft shops