Northern Samar Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Northern Samar, Philippines in May.

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Are you planning a trip a to Northern Samar, Philippines in May and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Northern Samar in May

Northern Samar, Philippines is a region in Philippines. May in Northern Samar generally has very warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C (91°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Catarman. On average, May is the warmest month of the year in Northern Samar, Philippines. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Northern Samar, Philippines in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 164 mm (6.5 in) in Catarman.

Explore Northern Samar by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Northern Samar — and find the best time to visit. (based on Catarman)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April33°C (91°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August32°C (90°F) September32°C (90°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Northern Samar in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Northern Samar.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Northern Samar

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Northern Samar, Philippines?

Catarman

In May Catarman generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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April
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Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
164 mm (6.5 in)
231 mm (9.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
13 days
16 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Northern Samar, in Philippines.

In our records: Philippines May extremes

Notable May records observed across cities in Philippines in our climate database (1976 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • In our records, the warmest May day in Philippines reached 42°C (108°F) in Clark on May 23, 2014.

Northern Samar weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Northern Samar, Philippines in May?

Expect poor weather across Northern Samar, Philippines in May. The popular destination of Catarman averages 33°C (91°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Northern Samar, Philippines in May?

Average temperatures in Northern Samar, Philippines during May range from a nighttime low near 26°C (79°F) to a daytime high around 33°C (91°F) in Catarman.

Does Northern Samar, Philippines get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Northern Samar, Philippines peaks during May. Catarman averages roughly 164 mm (6.5 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Northern Samar, Philippines?

In our view, May might not be the best time to travel to Northern Samar, Philippines with often tolerable weather in Catarman.

On average, the best time to visit Northern Samar, Philippines is in February, March and April with generally unpleasant weather in Catarman.

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