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Philippines
Philippines in May
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Philippines in May — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Philippines in May?
- Tarlac City is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (94°F) in May; Baguio City is the coolest at 25°C (77°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Philippines in May?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Manila (30°C (86°F)), and 5 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
35°
Tarlac City
Coolest
25°
Baguio City
Driest
89 mm
General Santos
Warmest sea
30°
Manila
May in Philippines ranges from 25°C (77°F) in Baguio City to 35°C (94°F) in Tarlac City — a spread of 9 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as April. Rain is frequent in most destinations. Best bets this month: Tagaytay, Manila, and El Nido.
Best places in Philippines in May
81 
Tagaytay
Calabarzon · Philippines
29° / 20° 184 mm May
68
Manila
National Capital Region · Philippines
34° / 25° 157 mm May
77
El Nido
Mimaropa · Philippines
32° / 25° 174 mm May
80
Coron
Mimaropa · Philippines
31° / 24° 207 mm May
71
Bacolod City
Western Visayas · Philippines
33° / 24° 176 mm May
82
Claveria
Cagayan Valley · Philippines
31° / 24° 140 mm May
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71
Vigan
Ilocos · Philippines
33° / 25° 198 mm May
72
Puerto Princesa City
Mimaropa · Philippines
32° / 25° 133 mm May
Weather in May by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tagaytay | 29° | 20° | 184 mm | — | 81 |
| El Nido | 32° | 25° | 174 mm | — | 77 |
| Puerto Princesa City | 32° | 25° | 133 mm | — | 72 |
| Bacolod City | 33° | 24° | 176 mm | 30° | 71 |
| Vigan | 33° | 25° | 198 mm | 30° | 71 |
| Baguio City | 25° | 16° | 209 mm | — | 70 |
| Dumaguete | 33° | 25° | 91 mm | 29° | 70 |
| Manila | 34° | 25° | 157 mm | 30° | 68 |
| Dipolog City | 33° | 25° | 155 mm | 29° | 68 |
| Iloilo City | 34° | 25° | 139 mm | — | 67 |
| Naga | 33° | 24° | 151 mm | — | 66 |
| Cagayan de Oro | 33° | 24° | 125 mm | — | 65 |
| General Santos | 34° | 23° | 89 mm | — | 63 |
| Makati City | 34° | 25° | 140 mm | — | 62 |
| Davao City | 33° | 24° | 175 mm | — | 62 |
| Tarlac City | 35° | 24° | 167 mm | — | 35 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Philippines in May?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Baguio City to 35° in Tarlac City.
Can you swim in Philippines in May?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Manila at about 30°.