Philippines in May

May to October is the monsoon season in the Philippines when it is hot and wet, though the rain is by no means constant, certainly not enough to affect travel plans. Northern areas are usually worse affected, and it gets progressively drier as you head further south. In the capital Manila, the most rain falls in September (about 330 mm), but it varies as the Philippines is spread over a large geographical area of 7,000 islands and islets. Temperatures at this time regularly top over 32 °C (89.5 °F). Cebu is the driest and coolest area at this time, and many travel here to take advantage of the more temperate weather. Typhoon season is at its height between August and October, and those that make landfall can be severe, so it is worth checking ahead to see where is worst affected.

Suggested Itineraries

Classic Philippines

Duration
11 days / 10 nights
Price Per Person
From $9,500

Adventure and Relaxation in Batanes and El Nido

Duration
13 days / 12 nights
Price Per Person
From $9,100

Caramoan Peninsula Explorer: From Manila and Luzon to Donsol and Siargao

Duration
15 days / 14 nights
Price Per Person
From $43,200

Colors & Cultures of Negros, Philippines

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $4,700

Culture and Diving in the Philippine Islands

Duration
17 days / 16 nights
Price Per Person
From $17,200

From the Relaxing Philippines to Fast-Paced Hong Kong

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,300

Heritage and Islands of the Philippines

Duration
16 days / 15 nights
Price Per Person
From $11,400

Island-Hopping in the Central Philippines

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $5,100

Pristine Palawan

Duration
12 days / 11 nights
Price Per Person
From $8,000

Trekking the Terraces and Beyond

Duration
7 days / 6 nights
Price Per Person
From $4,000

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