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Warmest sea in Philippines in May

1,083 coastal locations in Philippines ranked by their typical May sea temperature. Region-wide average in May: 29.8°C. The top of the list is where to find the warmest swimming this month.

Warmest in May

Palauig

30.5°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, useful for trip planning weeks or months ahead.

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Top 50 warmest Philippines locations in May

Sorted by the typical May mean built from a decade of daily readings at each location. Click any place for its 30-day chart, monthly profile, and full 10-year history.

# 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
11 Cato Ilocos 30.5°C
12 Eguia Ilocos 30.5°C
13 Infanta Ilocos 30.5°C
14 Nibaliw Central Ilocos 30.5°C
15 Conduaga Mimaropa 30.4°C
16 Lanas Mimaropa 30.4°C
17 Lucap Ilocos 30.4°C
18 Sual Ilocos 30.4°C
19 Tobuan Ilocos 30.4°C
20 Toritori Ilocos 30.4°C
21 Uyong Ilocos 30.4°C
22 Ransang Mimaropa 30.4°C
23 Salomague Harbour Ilocos Region 30.4°C
24 Aloleng Ilocos 30.4°C
25 Fuerte Ilocos 30.4°C
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26 Lipay Central Luzon 30.4°C
27 Pangapisan Ilocos 30.4°C
28 Puro Pinget Ilocos 30.4°C
29 Santa Ilocos 30.4°C
30 Tamorong Ilocos 30.4°C
31 Bago City Western Visayas 30.4°C
32 Banate Western Visayas 30.4°C
33 Bay Ang Western Visayas 30.4°C
34 Bito On Central Visayas 30.4°C
35 Dumangas Western Visayas 30.4°C
36 Hacienda Refugio Western Visayas 30.4°C
37 Malayo An Western Visayas 30.4°C
38 Pulupandan Western Visayas 30.4°C
39 San Salvador Western Visayas 30.4°C
40 Tagbak Mimaropa 30.4°C
41 Talokgangan Western Visayas 30.4°C
42 Tiwi Western Visayas 30.4°C
43 Alicia Zamboanga Peninsula 30.4°C
44 Batarasa Mimaropa 30.4°C
45 Pagsanahan Norte Ilocos 30.4°C
46 Rio Tuba Mimaropa 30.4°C
47 Barbaza Western Visayas 30.4°C
48 Bunog Mimaropa 30.4°C
49 Guisijan Western Visayas 30.4°C
50 Iraray Mimaropa 30.4°C

Coldest 10 in Philippines in May

Same data the other way. Helpful if you want to know which Philippines coasts to avoid for swimming in May.

# 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

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