Zamboanga del Sur Weather in May

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines in May.

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Zamboanga City

Planning a getaway to Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines this May and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Zamboanga del Sur in May

Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines is a region in Philippines. May in Zamboanga del Sur generally has warm temperatures, with heavy precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Zamboanga City. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

For a closer look at conditions across Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

May is a very rainy month with an average rainfall of around 200 mm (7.9 in) in Zamboanga City.

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this May. For example, Zamboanga City gets approximately 217 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Zamboanga del Sur by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Zamboanga del Sur - and find the best time to visit. (based on Zamboanga City)

January29°C (84°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April30°C (86°F) May30°C (86°F) June29°C (84°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Zamboanga del Sur in May

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Zamboanga del Sur.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
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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 Zamboanga del Sur

What is the weather like in May for the most popular destinonation in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines?

Zamboanga City

In May Zamboanga City generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

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Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
226 hours
217 hours
166 hours
Monthly rainfall
131 mm (5.2 in)
200 mm (7.9 in)
245 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
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16 days
Weather conditions
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Zamboanga del Sur, 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.

Zamboanga del Sur weather in May: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines in May?

Expect less favorable weather across Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines in May. The popular destination of Zamboanga City averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines in May?

In Zamboanga City, the average daytime high in May is 30°C (86°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

Does Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines get a lot of rain in May?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Zamboanga City records an average of 200 mm (7.9 in) in May, putting it among the wetter months for Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines.

Is May a Good Time to Visit Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines?

In our opinion, May may not be the ideal time to visit Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines due to the typically less favorable weather in Zamboanga City.

Generally speaking, January, February and December provide very good weather in Zamboanga City. The weather in May, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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