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Coldest sea in Philippines in May

1,083 coastal locations in Philippines ranked by typical May sea temperature, coldest first. Region-wide average in May: 29.8°C.

Coldest in May

Balagui

16.6°C May mean in Philippines

Regional May average

29.8°C

across all 1,083 coastal locations in Philippines

Vs annual mean

+0.8°C

above the year-round regional average

What the Philippines sea feels like in May

This water temperature is comparable to that of a swimming pool, but it might be higher than most open water swimmers prefer for serious swimming. Make sure to drink plenty of water before and after swimming and don't wear a wetsuit to avoid overheating.

Philippines monthly average 27.4°C to 30.0°C
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  • Warmest month June 30.0°C
  • Coldest month February 27.4°C
  • Annual mean 28.9°C
  • Months above 20°C 12 of 12

Where May fits in the year

May sits inside the regional pattern shown on the left. Pick a different month to see how the ranking shifts.

All twelve Philippines month rankings:

Philippines sea temperature map (live)

The map shows today's latest reading at every Philippines location. The list below is based on the typical May mean.

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Top 50 coldest Philippines locations in May

Sorted by typical May mean from a decade of daily readings, coldest first. Click any place for the full location page.

# Location May mean
1 Balagui Eastern Visayas 16.6°C
2 Siguinon Eastern Visayas 16.6°C
3 Banos Mimaropa 25.9°C
4 Basco Cagayan Valley 28.5°C
5 Ivana Cagayan Valley 28.5°C
6 Mahatao Cagayan Valley 28.5°C
7 Sabtang Cagayan Valley 28.5°C
8 Uyugan Cagayan Valley 28.5°C
9 Malajog Eastern Visayas 28.9°C
10 San Joaquin Eastern Visayas 28.9°C
11 San Vicente Eastern Visayas 28.9°C
12 Aguada Bicol Region 28.9°C
13 Bagatao Island Bicol 28.9°C
14 Ballesteros Cagayan Valley 28.9°C
15 Batuan Bicol Region 28.9°C
16 Butag Bay Bicol 28.9°C
17 Caditaan Bicol Region 28.9°C
18 Camalaniugan Cagayan Valley 28.9°C
19 Castilla Bicol Region 28.9°C
20 Macalaya Bicol Region 28.9°C
21 Musa Bay Cagayan Valley 28.9°C
22 Bulan Bicol Region 28.9°C
23 Butag Bicol Region 28.9°C
24 Dimasalang Bicol Region 28.9°C
25 Miaga Bicol Region 28.9°C
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26 Uson Bicol Region 28.9°C
27 Batuan Bay Bicol 29.0°C
28 Biri Island Eastern Visayas 29.0°C
29 Aparri Cagayan Valley 29.0°C
30 Alegria Eastern Visayas 29.0°C
31 Erenas Eastern Visayas 29.0°C
32 Jolo Muslim Mindanao 29.0°C
33 Palanit Eastern Visayas 29.0°C
34 Patikul Muslim Mindanao 29.0°C
35 San Antonio Eastern Visayas 29.0°C
36 Victoria Eastern Visayas 29.0°C
37 Kulay Kulay Muslim Mindanao 29.0°C
38 Mahala Muslim Mindanao 29.0°C
39 Maimbung Muslim Mindanao 29.0°C
40 New Panamao Muslim Mindanao 29.0°C
41 Talipaw Muslim Mindanao 29.0°C
42 Abulug Cagayan Valley 29.1°C
43 Buguey Cagayan Valley 29.1°C
44 Port San Pio Quinto Cagayan Valley 29.1°C
45 Almagro Eastern Visayas 29.1°C
46 Maripipi Eastern Visayas 29.1°C
47 Cagayan Mimaropa 29.1°C
48 Cantapoy Caraga 29.1°C
49 Kanlagay Muslim Mindanao 29.1°C
50 Ipil Caraga 29.1°C

Warmest 10 in Philippines in May

Same data the other way. The warmest spots for the same month.

# Location May mean
1 Palauig Central Luzon 30.5°C
2 Agoo Ilocos 30.5°C
3 Bani Central Luzon 30.5°C
4 Lucapon Central Luzon 30.5°C
5 Masinloc Central Luzon 30.5°C
6 Pangascasan Ilocos 30.5°C
7 Rimus Ilocos 30.5°C
8 Telbang Ilocos 30.5°C
9 Santa Cruz Central Luzon 30.5°C
10 Alibug Mimaropa 30.5°C

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