May · Philippines
Best time to visit Puerto Princesa in May Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Puerto Princesa in May
Average temperature 29°C, 120 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 78% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
May score
5.1/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 29°C
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- Humidity
- 78%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
May in Puerto Princesa scores 5.1/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 29°C, 120 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Puerto Princesa is the base for Palawan's underground river and island-hopping in Honda Bay.
May in Puerto Princesa: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
Days in May average 29°C (85°F) and humidity near 78% — front-load outdoor plans before the heat builds and treat the middle of the day as indoor time.
120 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 5.1/10 on the same scale — 4th of 12 months, versus 6.7/10 for the best month here.
Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella, footwear you can get muddy.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, February is materially better in Puerto Princesa — 1.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Puerto Princesa in May?
- In May, Puerto Princesa averages 29°C, 120 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.1/10.
- Is May a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
- May earns a 5.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Puerto Princesa in May?
- Expect about 120 mm of rain in May. Average humidity is 78% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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