May weather forecast
Philippines

May signals the transition from the hot dry season to the rainy season in the Philippines. The southwest monsoon or 'Habagat' begins to influence the weather conditions, although rainfall is still relatively low at the beginning of the month. The average temperatures range from 28°C (82.4°F) to 36°C (96.8°F), maintaining the high heat levels from April.

While May starts off relatively dry, rainfall gradually increases towards the end of the month. In Baguio city, temperatures remain comparatively cool, with averages from 20°C (68°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). In contrast, Manila continues to experience high heat with temperatures ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) to 36°C (96.8°F).

Compared to April, May experiences similar temperatures but with a noticeable increase in rainfall, especially in the latter half of the month. This transitionary period marks the end of the peak tourist season as the country braces for the onset of the wet season.

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• Manila - May »
  The month with the warmest seawater in Manila, Philippines, is May, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F). On the last day of the month, in Manila, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 6:21 pm PST.
• Quezon City - May »
  Quezon City's May weather, marked by an average high temperature of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and an average low temperature of 26.4°C (79.5°F), is the warmest in the year. In Quezon City, during May, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation.
• Makati - May »
  On the last day of May, in Makati, sunrise is at 5:25 am and sunset at 6:21 pm PST. Makati's temperature peaks during May and June, with an average high-temperature of 34°C (93.2°F).
• Davao City - May »
  The month with the most rainfall in Davao City is May, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Davao City is May, when the rain falls for 15 days and typically aggregates up to 220mm (8.66") of precipitation.
• Cebu City - May »
  In Cebu City, the month of May registers the highest temperatures, averaging 33°C (91.4°F) at the peak and 25.9°C (78.6°F) at the lowest. On the last day of the month, in Cebu City sunrise is at 5:21 am and sunset at 6:02 pm PST.
• Baguio - May »
  As the gateway to the North Luzon loop - a popular road trip destination - Baguio City in May braves the highest rainfall accumulation of 238mm (9.37"). In Baguio, Philippines, in May, during 28.1 rainfall days, 238mm (9.37") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Iloilo City - May »
  On the last day of the month, in Iloilo City, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:26 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST. April and May, with an average relative humidity of 73%, are the least humid months in Iloilo City.
• Bacolod - May »
  May in Bacolod sees a marked shift in the weather pattern of the city as it moves from the searing heat of April into a month characterized by torrential rains. On the first day of May in Bacolod, sunrise is at 5:29 am and sunset at 6:00 pm.
• Puerto Princesa - May »
  May and June, with an average sea temperature of 29.9°C (85.8°F), are months with the warmest seawater in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. On the last day of the month, in Puerto Princesa, sunrise is at 5:42 am and sunset at 6:22 pm PST.
• Tagaytay - May »
  What time are sunrise and sunset in May in Tagaytay? On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:12 pm.
• Cagayan de Oro - May »
  April, May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%, are the least humid months in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines. Cagayan de Oro's May weather, with an average high temperature of 30.2°C (86.4°F) and an average low temperature of 23.7°C (74.7°F), tends to be the warmest of the year.