Western Visayas weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Western Visayas: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 175 mm (6.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 27°C (81°F) and cloud cover 66% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 31°C (88°F). It is the 6th wettest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with April, it is cooler and wetter; June brings highs of 29°C (85°F) and 298 mm (11.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Iloilo, the largest city in Western Visayas. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Western Visayas?
fair month Weather score 58/100.
May is a fair month in Western Visayas. The weather is usually best in Jan–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Western Visayas in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 175 mm (6.9 in) falls in an average May. It is the 6th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Western Visayas in May?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 27°C (81°F).
Western Visayas weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 95 mm | 64% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| February | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 68 mm | 54% | 27°C (81°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 60 mm | 46% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| April | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 60 mm | 45% | 30°C (86°F) | best |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 175 mm | 66% | 31°C (88°F) | fair |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 298 mm | 83% | 31°C (88°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 28°C (83°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 344 mm | 86% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (80°F) | 317 mm | 85% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 28°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 279 mm | 84% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 277 mm | 76% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 165 mm | 65% | 29°C (85°F) | fair |
| December | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 175 mm | 66% | 29°C (84°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Western Visayas in May
Weather can differ a lot within Western Visayas: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Iloilo | 31°C (88°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 175 mm | fair |
| Boracay | 30°C (86°F) | 28°C (83°F) | 225 mm | fair |
| Mansilingan | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 169 mm | fair |
| Bago City | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 169 mm | fair |
| Roxas City | 31°C (89°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 214 mm | fair |
| Talisay | 31°C (88°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 169 mm | fair |
| Escalante | 31°C (87°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 144 mm | fair |