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Best time to visit Boracay: month by month
Short answer
November to May is the dry season, with the calmest seas on White Beach; December to April is the busiest and most expensive period. Temperatures stay steady all year, with highs of about 27–30°C. June to October is the wet season, with typhoon risk and rougher water on White Beach, but lower prices.
Month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rainy days | Crowds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27°C | 24°C | 27 | very high |
| Feb | 27°C | 24°C | 25 | high |
| Mar | 28°C | 25°C | 25 | high |
| Apr | 29°C | 25°C | 23 | very high |
| May | 30°C | 26°C | 24 | high |
| Jun | 29°C | 26°C | 24 | medium |
| Jul | 29°C | 25°C | 29 | low |
| Aug | 29°C | 25°C | 25 | low |
| Sep | 29°C | 25°C | 27 | low |
| Oct | 29°C | 25°C | 29 | low |
| Nov | 28°C | 25°C | 30 | medium |
| Dec | 28°C | 25°C | 30 | very high |
Temperatures and rainy days: Copernicus ERA5 averages, 2021–2023. Crowd levels are our estimate.
Season by season
Spring (Mar–May)
Highs of about 28–30°C and lows of 25–26°C, the hottest and calmest months; April and May are peak summer holidays for Filipinos.
Summer (Jun–Aug)
Highs of about 29°C with 24–29 rainy days a month, often short heavy showers; habagat winds make White Beach rougher and Bulabog calmer.
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Highs of about 28–29°C and 27–30 rainy days a month; still wet and typhoon season, though conditions start to settle in November.
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Highs of about 27–28°C and lows around 24–25°C; the amihan wind brings calm water to White Beach and kitesurfing to Bulabog. Peak season.
Events worth planning around
- Ati-Atihan festival in Kalibo, on nearby Panay — January
- Holy Week (Semana Santa) — March or April, one of the busiest weeks of the year
- Labour Day weekend parties on the beach — around 1 May
- Christmas and New Year — the peak of the high season
When to avoid
Avoid Christmas, New Year and Holy Week if you dislike crowds and peak prices. From July to October, typhoons and rough seas can cancel flights and boat trips, so leave buffer days.
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Common questions
What is the best time to visit Boracay?
November to May, the dry season, with calm seas on White Beach. December to April is busiest.
When is typhoon season in Boracay?
Mainly from June to November. Follow forecasts and leave buffer days before flights.
Is Boracay good in the rainy season?
It can be: prices are lower and showers are often short, but White Beach is rougher and trips may be cancelled.