Metro Manila weather in May
In May, Metro Manila has an average high of 33 °C91 °F and an average low of 25 °C78 °F, with about 171 mm6.7 in of precipitation. May is the warmest month of the year and ranks 8th for precipitation.
How May compares with other months
Compared with April, May is 0.7 °C1.3 °F warmer on average and wetter by 69 mm2.7 in. Compared with June, May is 0.8 °C1.5 °F warmer on average and drier by 77 mm3.0 in. Daylight lasts about 12.8 hours around the middle of the month. Average relative humidity is 78% and the average cloud amount 62%.
Is May a good time to visit Metro Manila?
May is not among the most comfortable months by our comfort score: it is hot (average high 33 °C91 °F), it is fairly wet (171 mm6.7 in) and it is humid (78%).
What to wear in May
For Metro Manila in May, pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an umbrella or light rain jacket.
May in nearby places
| Place | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metro Manila | 3391 | 2578 | 1716.7 |
| Quezon City | 3391 | 2577 | 1716.7 |
| Imus | 3290 | 2781 | 1807.1 |
| San Jose del Monte | 3391 | 2576 | 1867.3 |
| Pandi | 3391 | 2577 | 1867.3 |
| Malolos | 3493 | 2678 | 1977.8 |
| Silang | 3188 | 2374 | 1636.4 |
| Calamba | 3391 | 2578 | 1636.4 |
| Angeles City | 3392 | 2577 | 1977.8 |
Nearby places that are more than 1 °C1.8 °F cooler: Silang.
Other months in Metro Manila
- January28 °C82 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- February29 °C84 °F / 22 °C71 °F
- March31 °C87 °F / 22 °C72 °F
- April33 °C91 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- May33 °C91 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- June31 °C88 °F / 25 °C78 °F
- July30 °C86 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- August30 °C85 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- September30 °C86 °F / 25 °C77 °F
- October30 °C86 °F / 24 °C76 °F
- November29 °C84 °F / 24 °C75 °F
- December28 °C83 °F / 23 °C73 °F
Frequently asked questions
How warm is Metro Manila in May?
In May the average high in Metro Manila is 33 °C (91 °F) and the average low is 25 °C (78 °F).
Does it rain a lot in Metro Manila in May?
On average about 171 mm (6.7 in) of precipitation falls in May; it ranks 8th of the 12 months.
Is May the warmest month in Metro Manila?
No. The warmest month in Metro Manila is April, with an average high of 33 °C (91 °F). The coldest month is February, with an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
How long is the day in Metro Manila in May?
In the middle of May the day in Metro Manila lasts about 12.8 hours from sunrise to sunset. The value is calculated from the position of the city and the sun.
How humid is Metro Manila in May?
The average relative humidity in May is about 78%. Combined with warm days, it can feel muggy.
How cloudy is Metro Manila in May?
On average about 62% of the sky is covered by cloud in May. This is the mean cloud amount from satellite data, not the number of sunny days.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 201 m, while Metro Manila lies at about 13 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.2 °C2.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.