Temperature
Hot by day, warm at night.
91°Ftypical May high
Typical range
May climate
May in Cebu City
Philippines · Southeast Asia
Not the best time: Typhoon risk and humid air are the main limitations.
Not an ideal month
Early to mid
Daytime high
91°F
Lows around 80°F
Rain
Rain most days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very humid
Sea temp
85°F
Great for swimming
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
It rains on most days, with a mix of brief and longer spells. About 25 wet days this month.
81%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Cloudier spells limit sunshine.
11 hMay sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot days with very humid air.
94%May Heat feel
Humid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In May, afternoons feel about 101° and nights feel near 89°.
WarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly cloudy skies this month.
24%May Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in May.
4 mphMay Calm
Sea temperature
85°FMay sea temp
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical May day
May late afternoons are around 89°F, easing to about 84°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning86°F
Feels 96°F
Rain37%
Cloud76%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Midday90°F
Feels 100°F
Rain37%
Cloud73%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon89°F
Feels 99°F
Rain37%
Cloud72%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening84°F
Feels 94°F
Rain39%
Cloud75%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% | Sea°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 86 | 78 | 7.3 | 22 | 9.4 | 84 | 82 |
| Feb | 87 | 77 | 5.3 | 18 | 10.1 | 83 | 81 |
| Mar | 89 | 78 | 5.1 | 19 | 10.9 | 81 | 82 |
| Apr | 91 | 79 | 4.4 | 19 | 11.2 | 80 | 84 |
| May | 91 | 80 | 7.3 | 25 | 11.0 | 80 | 85 |
| Jun | 90 | 80 | 9.4 | 26 | 10.1 | 81 | 86 |
| Jul | 89 | 79 | 9.5 | 25 | 9.3 | 81 | 85 |
| Aug | 89 | 79 | 7.2 | 22 | 9.9 | 81 | 85 |
| Sep | 90 | 79 | 7.8 | 24 | 9.3 | 81 | 85 |
| Oct | 89 | 79 | 10.1 | 27 | 9.3 | 83 | 85 |
| Nov | 88 | 79 | 9.6 | 26 | 9.4 | 84 | 84 |
| Dec | 87 | 78 | 9.5 | 26 | 9.2 | 85 | 83 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
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