SeasonMapPhilippines in May
May is Philippines's 5th-best month (rank 5 of 12): its 14 destinations average 68/100, led by Siargao at 80 — 34°C and 22 rainy days — while Baguio is cooler at 27°C and scores 72.
#5 of 12 months for Philippines · 14 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Philippines in May
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Siargao | Island | 34°C | 146 mm · 22 days | 80 tier A | — |
| 2 | Boracay | Beach | 34°C | 169 mm · 23 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 3 | Coron | Island | 36°C | 148 mm · 19 days | 78 tier B | — |
| 4 | El Nido | Beach | 37°C | 197 mm · 24 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 5 | Palawan | Island | 40°C | 206 mm · 26 days | 76 tier B | — |
| 6 | La Union | Beach | 38°C | 184 mm · 20 days | 75 tier B | — |
| 7 | Bohol | Island | 37°C | 272 mm · 27 days | 73 tier B | — |
| 8 | Baguio | City | 27°C | 259 mm · 26 days | 72 tier B | — |
| 9 | Manila | City | 40°C | 108 mm · 14 days | 59 tier D | — |
| 10 | Vigan | City | 39°C | 184 mm · 24 days | 58 tier D | — |
| 11 | Dumaguete | City | 39°C | 212 mm · 25 days | 57 tier D | — |
| 12 | Puerto Princesa | City | 40°C | 206 mm · 26 days | 57 tier D | — |
| 13 | Cebu City | City | 39°C | 220 mm · 28 days | 56 tier D | — |
| 14 | Davao | City | 40°C | 204 mm · 24 days | 55 tier D | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means May is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Philippines in May
- Green algae on White Beach · Boracay · 15 Feb – 31 May (usually)
- Whales and dolphins off Pamilacan · Bohol · 1 Mar – 30 Jun (usually)
- Strawberry season in La Trinidad · Baguio · 1 Nov – 15 May (usually)
Peak crowds at 4 of Philippines's 7 well-known places this month.