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 is May, with an average sea temperature of 29.8°C (85.6°F). On the first day of May in Manila sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:12 pm.
• Quezon City - May »
  In Quezon City during May, the rain falls for 18.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 36mm (1.42") of precipitation. The highest temperatures in Quezon City are recorded in May, with averages reaching a high of 33.3°C (91.9°F) and a low of 26.4°C (79.5°F).
• Makati - May »
  On the first day of May in Makati sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:12 pm. In Makati in May, the average water temperature is 29.6°C (85.3°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. Transitioning into May, Davao City is marked by the heaviest rainfall of the year with a high of 220mm (8.66"), leading to 15 rainy days.
• Cebu City - May »
  The months with the highest UV index in Cebu City are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. The months with the most sunshine in Cebu City, Philippines, are April and May, with an average of 8h of sunshine.
• 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"). On the first day of May in Baguio sunrise is at 5:33 am and sunset at 6:16 pm.
• Iloilo City - May »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Iloilo City are April and May, with an average relative humidity of 73%. The months with the highest UV index in Iloilo City are January through December, with an average maximum UV index of 7.
• 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 last day of May, in Bacolod, sunrise is at 5:24 am and sunset at 6:06 pm PST.
• Puerto Princesa - May »
  The months with the warmest seawater in Puerto Princesa are May and June, with an average sea temperature of 29.9°C (85.8°F). The months with the highest UV index in Puerto Princesa are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12.
• Tagaytay - May »
  On the first day of May in Tagaytay sunrise is at 5:34 am and sunset at 6:12 pm. With the onset of May, Tagaytay's average high-temperature clocks in at a warm 29.7°C (85.5°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month.
• Cagayan de Oro - May »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Cagayan de Oro are April, May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%. The months with the lowest humidity in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, are April, May, August and September, with an average relative humidity of 77%.