The sunniest places in the Philippines in May
The sunniest place in the Philippines in May is Jolo — Sunshine Score 72/100, around 29°C days and 117 mm of rain across the month, ahead of Panglao (71) and Bongao (70). 43 destinations compared from long-term climate normals.
Chasing pure heat instead? Cauayan City 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 | Jolo | 72 | 29° / 84°F | 117 mm | 31° |
| 2 | Panglao | 71 | 30° / 86°F | 117 mm | 30° |
| 3 | Bongao | 70 | 29° / 84°F | 129 mm | 31° |
| 4 | Mambajao | 70 | 29° / 84°F | 129 mm | 30° |
| 5 | Dumaguete City | 70 | 32° / 90°F | 120 mm | 30° |
| 6 | Zamboanga | 69 | 29° / 84°F | 135 mm | 31° |
| 7 | Cebu City/Lapu-Lapu City | 69 | 32° / 90°F | 126 mm | 30° |
| 8 | Puerto Princesa | 69 | 30° / 86°F | 126 mm | 32° |
| 9 | Caticlan | 67 | 30° / 86°F | 225 mm | 31° |
| 10 | Coron | 66 | 31° / 88°F | 186 mm | 32° |
| 11 | Cuyo | 66 | 29° / 84°F | 215 mm | 32° |
| 12 | Pagadian | 66 | 32° / 90°F | 200 mm | 31° |
| 13 | Baguio | 66 | 25° / 77°F | 273 mm | — |
| 14 | El Nido | 66 | 30° / 86°F | 162 mm | 31° |
| 15 | Tablas Island | 66 | 30° / 86°F | 184 mm | 31° |
| 16 | Iloilo | 66 | 32° / 90°F | 200 mm | 32° |
| 17 | Olongapo | 66 | 32° / 90°F | 210 mm | 31° |
| 18 | General Santos | 65 | 30° / 86°F | 184 mm | 31° |
| 19 | San Vicente | 65 | 31° / 88°F | 148 mm | 32° |
| 20 | Virac | 65 | 29° / 84°F | 175 mm | 30° |
| 21 | Masbate | 65 | 31° / 88°F | 174 mm | 30° |
| 22 | Basco | 65 | 28° / 82°F | 190 mm | 30° |
| 23 | Cotabato | 65 | 31° / 88°F | 249 mm | 30° |
| 24 | Cagayan de Oro | 65 | 31° / 88°F | 157 mm | 30° |
| 25 | Bacolod City | 65 | 32° / 90°F | 182 mm | 31° |
| 26 | Dipolog | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 168 mm | 30° |
| 27 | Ozamiz | 64 | 32° / 90°F | 200 mm | 31° |
| 28 | Siargao | 64 | 29° / 84°F | 173 mm | 30° |
| 29 | Davao | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 179 mm | 30° |
| 30 | Catarman | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 181 mm | 29° |
| 31 | Calbayog City | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 167 mm | 31° |
| 32 | Tacloban City | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 158 mm | 31° |
| 33 | Kalibo | 64 | 32° / 90°F | 214 mm | 31° |
| 34 | Roxas City | 64 | 32° / 90°F | 214 mm | 31° |
| 35 | Legazpi | 64 | 31° / 88°F | 182 mm | 30° |
| 36 | Naga | 64 | 32° / 90°F | 169 mm | 31° |
| 37 | Surigao | 63 | 30° / 86°F | 156 mm | 30° |
| 38 | Butuan | 63 | 32° / 90°F | 189 mm | 29° |
| 39 | Laoag | 60 | 33° / 91°F | 198 mm | 31° |
| 40 | Angeles City (Clark) | 59 | 33° / 91°F | 197 mm | — |
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.