Weather in May in Luzon
Planning a trip to Luzon this May? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Luzon in May?
Luzon is a region in Philippines. May in Luzon generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from warm in Baguio at 30°C to very hot in Cabanatuan at 35°C. At night it cools down to 25°C in Cabanatuan and 22°C in Baguio. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Luzon, check out the map below.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Parañaque with an average of 125 mm to heavy rainfall in Baguio with 273 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Manila enjoys approximately 221 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Luzon climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Luzon?
Manila
In May Manila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Angeles City
In May Angeles City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Tagaytay
In May Tagaytay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Baguio
In May Baguio generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Puerto Galera
In May Puerto Galera generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Luzon, in Philippines.
Is May the best time to visit Luzon?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Manila, May may not be the ideal time to visit Luzon.
Generally speaking, February and March provide perfect weather in Manila. On the other hand, the months of July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
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