SeasonMapCoron (Busuanga) weather in May
Philippines
May in Coron: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#5 of 12 months in Coron · #794 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 78/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Coron in May
Other months in Coron
Coron's forum calls late February into March dry season, with regulars reporting good odds of clear skies and excellent water visibility for diving. It can feel considerably hotter than the numbers suggest once humidity is factored in, so regulars pack accordingly and plan water activities for the middle of the day when the heat is at its worst.
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Coron climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 28°C / 82°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Sea temperature | 30°C / 86°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 148 mm / 5.8 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 79% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.7 h | |
| Wind | 21 km/h / 13 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 47 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Coron in May
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Peak crowdsAmihan, the flat-water months, End-of-school-year break in Philippines, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Coron's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherCoron's weather peaks February–April, best around March.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Coron in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Best visibility on the wrecks
1 Mar – 31 May · usuallyDry seasonLate in the dry season the bay clears and there is enough light to see the length of the Japanese wrecks without a torch. The trade-off is that this is also the hottest stretch on the boat.
- Season
Amihan, the flat-water months
15 Nov – 15 May · usuallyDry seasonCrowdedThe northeast wind settles Coron Bay and the island-hopping boats run every day. Twin Lagoon and Kayangan are at their calmest, and also at their most booked.
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Coron — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Coron?
Coron in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Coron?
- May in Coron: sweltering, rainy, with clean air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Coron on SeasonMap's comfort score (78/100).
- What is the weather like in Coron in May?
- In May, Coron averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 27.6°C, with about 147.7 mm of rain over roughly 18.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Coron in May?
- Coron has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 47 in May.
Other months in Coron
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — May
Within 300 km: El Nido's Amihan, the calm months around 15 Nov – 15 May, and Palawan's Amihan, the dry months around 15 Nov – 15 May.