The sunniest places in the Philippines in May
The sunniest place in the Philippines in May is Panglao — Sunshine Score 71/100, around 30°C days and 117 mm of rain across the month, ahead of Puerto Princesa (70) and Dumaguete City (70). 43 destinations compared from long-term climate normals.
Chasing pure heat instead? Mabalacat is the Philippines's warmest in May at 34°C / 93°F average daytime highs.
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| # | Destination | Score | Day high | Rain | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Panglao | 71 | 30° / 86°F | 117 mm | 30° |
| 2 | Puerto Princesa | 70 | 29° / 84°F | 126 mm | 32° |
| 3 | Dumaguete City | 70 | 31° / 88°F | 120 mm | 30° |
| 4 | Jolo | 70 | 27° / 81°F | 117 mm | 31° |
| 5 | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City | 69 | 32° / 90°F | 126 mm | 30° |
| 6 | Bongao | 68 | 28° / 82°F | 129 mm | 31° |
| 7 | Mambajao | 68 | 27° / 81°F | 129 mm | 30° |
| 8 | Laoag | 67 | 32° / 90°F | 198 mm | 31° |
| 9 | Zamboanga | 67 | 28° / 82°F | 135 mm | 31° |
| 10 | Coron | 66 | 30° / 86°F | 186 mm | 32° |
| 11 | El Nido | 66 | 29° / 84°F | 162 mm | 31° |
| 12 | Olongapo | 66 | 31° / 88°F | 210 mm | 31° |
| 13 | San Vicente | 66 | 30° / 86°F | 148 mm | 32° |
| 14 | General Santos | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 184 mm | 31° |
| 15 | Caticlan | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 225 mm | 31° |
| 16 | Baguio | 65 | 27° / 81°F | 273 mm | — |
| 17 | Tablas Island | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 184 mm | 31° |
| 18 | Bacolod City | 65 | 31° / 88°F | 182 mm | 31° |
| 19 | Tacloban City | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 158 mm | 31° |
| 20 | Catarman | 65 | 31° / 88°F | 181 mm | 29° |
| 21 | Calbayog City | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 167 mm | 31° |
| 22 | Cuyo | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 215 mm | 32° |
| 23 | Del Carmen | 65 | 28° / 82°F | 173 mm | 30° |
| 24 | Butuan | 65 | 32° / 90°F | 189 mm | 29° |
| 25 | Laguindingan | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 157 mm | 30° |
| 26 | Legazpi | 65 | 31° / 88°F | 182 mm | 30° |
| 27 | Davao | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 179 mm | 30° |
| 28 | Basco | 65 | 28° / 82°F | 190 mm | 30° |
| 29 | Cotabato | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 249 mm | 30° |
| 30 | Masbate | 65 | 31° / 88°F | 174 mm | 30° |
| 31 | Surigao | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 156 mm | 30° |
| 32 | Virac | 65 | 28° / 82°F | 175 mm | 30° |
| 33 | Naga | 65 | 32° / 90°F | 169 mm | 31° |
| 34 | Ozamiz | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 200 mm | 31° |
| 35 | Pagadian | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 200 mm | 31° |
| 36 | Dipolog | 64 | 30° / 86°F | 168 mm | 30° |
| 37 | Kalibo | 59 | 33° / 91°F | 214 mm | 31° |
| 38 | Iloilo | 58 | 33° / 91°F | 200 mm | 32° |
| 39 | Roxas City | 58 | 33° / 91°F | 214 mm | 31° |
| 40 | Manila (Pasay) | 57 | 33° / 91°F | 171 mm | 32° |
Top 40 of 43 shown — every destination is on the the Philippines country page.
Worldwide instead? See where it's sunny in May. For the hottest rather than the sunniest, the the Philippines heat guide covers every month.