Best time to visit Boracay
The best time to visit Boracay is during the dry season from mid-December through April when you can expect clear sunny skies with a cooling north-easterly wind, and temperatures averaging a high of 29°C (84°F).
Boracay weather
Boracay experiences a tropical climate with two distinct seasonal weather patterns: a dry season from December to May, and a wet season from June to November.
The relatively dry northeast monsoon, known locally as amihan, usually lasts from mid-October to early-June and brings clear sunny skies with cool breezes and calm seas.
Average temperatures range from 25°C (77°F) to 31°C (88°F), with occasional rain showers usually falling in the afternoon and at night.
Summer, from mid-May through July, brings increasingly hot weather with occasional cooling thunderstorms that increase in frequency during June.
The wet southwest monsoon, known as habagat, lasts from early-June to mid-October and brings hot and humid weather with frequent heavy rainfall, as well as a prevailing west wind, which can develop into tropical storms known as the typhoon season in the Philippines.
What is the best month to visit Boracay?
February is the best month to visit Boracay – the climate is perfect with hot, sunny weather and little to no rainfall.
However, anytime during the dry season from mid-December through April is good – you can expect clear sunny skies with temperatures averaging a high of 29°C (84°F).
Which is the hottest month in Boracay?
The hottest month in Boracay is usually May, with an average high temperature of 31°C (87°F), with very high heat and humidity, and a night-time low of 27°C (80°F).
However, on the warmest days of the month, the temperature often exceeds 33°C (91°F).
The hot season lasts from mid-April to mid-June, with an average daily high temperature above 31°C (88°F).
Which is the coldest month in Boracay?
The coldest month in Boracay is usually January, with an average high-temperature of 29°C (84°F) and night-time low of 25°C (77°F)
The cooler season lasts from late-December to early-March, with an average daily high temperature below 29°C (84°F).
When is it sunniest in Boracay?
The sunniest time of year in Boracay is usually April with bright sunshine on average for 69% of daylight hours; that's nine hours of sunshine per day.
When is the sea warmest in Boracay?
The sea is usually at its warmest in Boracay in May and June, when the water temperature averages 30°C (86°F), with good conditions for diving, snorkeling, swimming and surfing.
The sea temperature is good for swimming year-round in Boracay.
Which month has the most rain in Boracay?
July is usually the wettest month in Boracay with 319mm (12.5in) f rainfall on average, distributed across usually more than 19 days.
The wet season lasts from June through November, with a greater than 38% chance of a given day being a wet day.
The dry season lasts from December through May. The month with the fewest wet days in Boracay is March, with an average of four days and 29mm (1in) of rainfall.
What are the windiest months in Boracay?
The windiest month of the year in Boracay is January, with an average hourly wind speed of more than 26 kilometres per hour (16 mph; 14 knots).
The windy part of the year lasts from early-November to the end of March, with average wind speeds of more than 20 kilometres per hour (12 mph; 11 knots).
The calmer time of year lasts from April through to early-November. The least windy month of the year in Boracay is May, with an average hourly wind speed of 15 kilometres per hour (5 mph; 4 knots).
The predominant average hourly wind direction in Boracay varies throughout the year. The wind is most often from the west from early-June to mid-October, known locally as habagat, followed by a change from the east until early-June – known locally as amihan.
Is there a risk of a tropical storm in Boracay?
The risk of a tropical storm in Boracay is greatest in November, with the likelihood of this happening is around 7%. The region is prone to tropical cyclones, which usually develop between October and December.
Boracay Island Weather Averages
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
| Average daily max (°C) | |||||||||||
| 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 |
| Average daily min (°C) | |||||||||||
| 25 | 25 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 | 26 |
| Average daily sunshine (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Average daily daylight (hrs) | |||||||||||
| 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 |
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| Average relative humidity (%) | |||||||||||
| 83 | 81 | 80 | 78 | 81 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 84 | 85 | 84 | 84 |
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| 10 | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 11+ | 10 | 10 |
| Average days of rainfall (≥1mm) | |||||||||||
| 6 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 17+ | 19+ | 19+ | 18+ | 18+ | 13 | 10 |
| Average monthly rainfall (mm) | |||||||||||
| 44 | 31 | 29 | 47 | 139 | 278 | 320 | 311 | 277 | 256 | 173 | 112 |
| Average wind speed (km/h) | |||||||||||
| 26 | 25 | 22 | 18 | 15 | 15 | 18 | 19 | 17 | 17 | 22 | 26 |
| Average sea temperature (°C) | |||||||||||
| 27 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
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Holiday seasons
High season: From mid-December to May, including Christmas, New Year, Easter and Philippine school holidays during April and May.
Low season: June to September.
Boracay weather by month
Note: Meteorological data for Boracay is based on weather statistics gathered for the period 1991 to 2020, and is sourced from the closest weather stations in the Western Visayas, Philippines. Additional climate data is sourced from the United States National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and the World Meteorological Organization (WMO).
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Best time to visit Boracay Island: 28 September, 2023
Disclaimer: The information on this site is provided as is, without any assurances as to its accuracy or suitability for any purpose. Weather data and conditions at any given location and time are unpredictable and variable. We assume no responsibility and can not be held legally responsible for any decisions made on the basis of the information presented on this site.
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