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Visayas Weather in May

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

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Boracay Cebu City Panglao City Mactan

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

What to Expect in Visayas in May

Visayas, Philippines is a region in Philippines. May in Visayas generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Larena at 30°C (86°F) to very warm in Carmen at 34°C (93°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Carmen and 27°C (81°F) in Larena. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Panglao City with an average of 110 mm (4.3 in) to heavy rainfall in Sipalay with 249 mm (9.8 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Visayas in May

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

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 Visayas

What is the weather like in May for some of the most popular destinations in Visayas, Philippines?

Temperature range in Visayas (May)

Precipitation variation in Visayas (May)

Boracay

In May Boracay generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
172 mm (6.8 in)
315 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
10 days
18 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
Climate in Boracay →

Cebu City

In May Cebu City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
147 mm (5.8 in)
220 mm (8.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Cebu City →

Panglao City

In May Panglao City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
71 mm (2.8 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
165 mm (6.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
tolerable
Climate in Panglao City →

Mactan

In May Mactan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
127 mm (5 in)
198 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Mactan →

Tagbilaran City

In May Tagbilaran City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« April
May
June »
April
May
June
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
206 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
15 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
Climate in Tagbilaran City →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Visayas, 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.

Popular cities in May

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Visayas in May.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Boracay 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 172 mm (6.8 in)
Cebu City 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 147 mm (5.8 in)
Panglao City 30°C (86°F) 27°C (81°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Mactan 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Tagbilaran City 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Dauis 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)

Visayas weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Visayas, Philippines in May?

Visayas, Philippines typically experiences unpleasant weather in May, part of the season. Daytime highs in Boracay average around 30°C (86°F), and temperatures drop to about 27°C (81°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Visayas, Philippines in May?

In Boracay, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 27°C (81°F).

Does Visayas, Philippines get a lot of rain in May?

Rainfall in Visayas, Philippines peaks during May. Boracay averages roughly 172 mm (6.8 in), so frequent and sometimes heavy showers are the norm.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Visayas, Philippines?

In our opinion, May is a good time to visit Visayas, Philippines with overall tolerable weather in Boracay.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March and April offering mostly perfect weather in Boracay. The weather in June, July, August, September, October, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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