The weather in May in the Philippines
It's hot in May in the Philippines with an average temperature of 33°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 27°C.
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Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in May for the Philippines. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 37°C in 2019, the Philippines reached the highest temperature in May over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 29°C in 2022. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 19°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In May, there is an average of 161 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Daily weather in May for the Philippines
Click on any day in May to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in the Philippines. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
May weather comparison
| Philippines | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 33°C | 22°C |
| Max. temperature | 34°C | 28°C |
| Min. temperature | 26°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 161 mm | 105 mm |
| Rainy days | 17 days | 14 days |
Start of May
The month of May starts in Philippines with hot temps, averaging around 34°C during the day and nights around 27°C.
Mid May
By mid-May, daytime temps stay steady at around 34°C, with nights around 27°C. During this part of the month, you might see regular precipitation, but there will also be some sunny days.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Philippines is around 33°C, while nighttime temps are about 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
The typhoon season in Philippines runs from June to November.
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The climate in the Philippines is based on weather data from Boracay. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in the Philippines to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in May in the Philippines. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in May in the Philippines
Temperature in May in the Philippines over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in May in the Philippines. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in May in the Philippines
Total precipitation in May in the Philippines over the years
Daily UV index in May in the Philippines
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in the Philippines, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in the Philippines by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for the Philippines. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.