Climate in Boracay — Annual Weather Overview
Boracay has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is May (average high 29.9°C) and the coolest is January (26.8°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 3.1°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 2789mm. October is the wettest month at 433.1mm, while March averages just 126.2mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.6 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 28.9°C, 397mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 29.2°C, 688mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 28.6°C, 953mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 27.1°C, 750mm rain.
Boracay — Monthly Temperatures
Boracay — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in Boracay stays reasonable all year.
Boracay weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.8°C | 24.3°C | 253.6mm | 8.7h | 25 | 8/10 |
| February | 26.8°C | 24.2°C | 200.2mm | 9.8h | 24 | 8/10 |
| March | 27.9°C | 24.8°C | 126.2mm | 11.2h | 21 | 9/10 |
| April | 28.9°C | 25.4°C | 132.8mm | 11.0h | 21 | 9/10 |
| May | 29.9°C | 25.9°C | 138.3mm | 11.0h | 22 | 9/10 |
| June | 29.5°C | 25.7°C | 191.6mm | 9.9h | 24 | 9/10 |
| July | 29.0°C | 25.4°C | 280.3mm | 9.1h | 28 | 8/10 |
| August | 29.1°C | 25.5°C | 216.5mm | 9.3h | 24 | 8/10 |
| September | 28.9°C | 25.3°C | 268.9mm | 9.3h | 26 | 8/10 |
| October | 28.5°C | 25.2°C | 433.1mm | 8.3h | 29 | 8/10 |
| November | 28.3°C | 25.1°C | 251.4mm | 9.2h | 28 | 8/10 |
| December | 27.7°C | 24.8°C | 296.4mm | 8.9h | 28 | 8/10 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does Boracay have?
Boracay has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 26.8°C in January to 29.9°C in May.
What is the hottest month in Boracay?
May is the hottest month in Boracay, with average highs of 29.9°C and lows of 25.9°C.
What is the coldest month in Boracay?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 26.8°C and lows of 24.2°C.
What is the wettest month in Boracay?
October is the wettest month, averaging 433.1mm of rainfall over around 29 rainy days.
How much rain does Boracay get per year?
Boracay receives around 2789mm of rain per year. The driest month is March (126.2mm).
When is the best time to visit Boracay?
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.