Boracay Climate / Weather in Boracay
Boracay has a tropical climate. Temperature and humidity are high throughout the year. During the day it is always around 30°C (86° Fahrenheit), during the night it only cools down insignificantly.
The weather in Boracay is divided into two main seasons: Habagat (rainy season) and Amihan (dry season)! The South-West monsoon Habagat from June to end-October is characterized by rainy weather - possibly even for days. It does not mean that it must rain consistently in these months, but prolonged heavy rain is likely with strong winds to blow from the west over the island
In the Habagat season hotels offer lower rates for their accommodations in Boracay. On the other hand, the North-East monsoon Amihan. It occurs from December to May and is dominated by little to moderate rainfall, rain showers or no rain. This is the peak season in Boracay.
The best time to visit Boracay is from January to April. Temperatures are between 25°C at night and 32°C during the day. It is mostly dry apart from some rain showers. During this period wind comes from easterly direction. The hottest time of the year in Boracay is from May until about mid-July. Temperatures can reach up to 38°C.
The Philippines are considered as one of the countries that will be most affected by the impacts of climate change. About 20 typhoons, tropical cyclones (bagyos) move across the Philippine archipelago on an annual average - with a rising tendency. These typhoons can reach wind speeds of more than 250 km/h. Typhoons are particularly common during the rainy season, which normally lasts from June to the end of October. But they may occur sporadically until the month of January. Accompanying by typhoons are very heavy precipitation, sometimes resulting in flooding and landslides. Often this leads to nationwide disruptions in public service and flight cancellations.
The Climate chart below contains the average monthly temperatures and precipitation amount in Boracay, Western Visayas.
| Climate Chart - Boracay | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daytime Temperatures °C | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 30 |
| Night-Time Temperatures °C | 22 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Ø Rain Days / Month | 5 | 3 | 3 | 5 | 8 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 14 | 11 | 9 |
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