Philippines
Boracay in May
🌧️ Rainy seasonWarm, humid and often rainy.
🎒 Pack: light, breathable clothes & sunscreen · compact umbrella or rain jacket · quick-dry fabrics
Why May scores 7.8What goes into the score
How it works- Weather comfort6.2
- ✓Warm (30.6°C highs / 28.5°C lows)
- !Very humid/sticky (dew point 25.1°C)
- !Wet: ~205 mm rain, ~4 heavy-rain days
- Air quality10.0
- ✓Good (within WHO guideline) (PM2.5 ~5 µg/m³)
- Seasonal hazards10.0
- ·No notable seasonal hazards
- Safety baseline7.0
- ·Increased caution
| May | Mar | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 7.8 Very good | 8.9 Excellent |
| Season | 🌧️ Rainy season | ☀️ Dry season |
| High / low | 31° / 29° | 29° / 26° |
| Rain | 205 mm | 40 mm |
| Humidity | dew pt 25° | dew pt 23° |
| PM2.5 | 5 µg/m³ | 5 µg/m³ |
Typical-month data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis) 2015–2024 (modelled, not a forecast).
Holidays & crowdsMay 2027
No long holidaysNo long public-holiday weekends this month. School holidays aren't counted, so check those if you want to avoid family crowds.
Other public holidays: Labor Day (1 May) · Eid al-Adha (16 May, date estimated)
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 May.
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