SeasonMapPuerto Princesa (Underground River) weather in May
Philippines
May in Puerto Princesa: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 25 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Puerto Princesa · #1181 of 1383 destinations to visit in May · comfort 60/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Puerto Princesa climate normals — May
| Daytime high | 31°C / 87°F | 🥵 hot |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Sea temperature | 31°C / 87°F | ♨️ bath-warm |
| Rainfall | 190 mm / 7.5 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 25 days | |
| Humidity | 84% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 25°C / 77°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.6 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 31 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Puerto Princesa 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.
BusyEnd-of-school-year break in Philippines, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Puerto Princesa'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 weatherPuerto Princesa's weather peaks February–April.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Puerto Princesa in May
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Calm-sea season
15 Nov – 15 May · usuallyDry seasonThe half-year the boats to Honda Bay and up the coast to Sabang go every morning without a discussion about the swell. It is also when the room rates are at their highest. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Puerto Princesa — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Puerto Princesa?
Puerto Princesa in May — FAQ
- Is May a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
- May in Puerto Princesa: hot, soaked, with clean air — a gamble, with 25 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Puerto Princesa on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
- What is the weather like in Puerto Princesa in May?
- In May, Puerto Princesa averages a daily high of 30.6°C and a low of 26.5°C, with about 189.9 mm of rain over roughly 25 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Puerto Princesa in May?
- Puerto Princesa has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 31 in May.
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Similar destinations in Southeast Asia — May
Within 300 km: Palawan's Amihan, the dry months around 15 Nov – 15 May, and El Nido's Amihan, the calm months around 15 Nov – 15 May.