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May · climate normalsWarm days and a month score of 51/100

Basco in May

Fair · 51/100Beach 69/100
High / low28° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation246 mm18 wet days
Sea28°surface temperature
20.45° N, 121.97° EElevation 23 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
When to goBasco · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec51May
Best timeFeb–Apr
May: high / low28° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Basco averages daytime highs of 28° and night-time lows of 26° — warm weather by day. Expect around 246 mm of precipitation spread over about 18 wet days, with average cloud cover near 42%.

Days are 1.4° warmer than in April on average, and June brings little change. The sea averages 28°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 51/100 — fair conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 8th of the twelve months for Basco. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:16 and sets at 18:22 local time, giving 13 h 06 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 24 minutes over the month.

Why 51/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%73%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%80%

Beach score this month: 69/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

May against the year

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iiiTop of the table

Philippines's best in May

Where to go in May
La Trinidad
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La Trinidad

Cordillera
24°May high
26wet days
56score
La Trinidad
Tuba
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Tuba

Cordillera
24°May high
26wet days
56score
Tuba
Baguio
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Baguio

Cordillera
23°May high
26wet days
55score
Baguio
Kayapa
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Kayapa

Cagayan Valley
25°May high
26wet days
54score
Kayapa
·Questions

Basco in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Basco?

May scores 51/100 for Basco, which we rate as fair. Average highs are 28°C with 18 wet days.

How warm is Basco in May?

Daytime highs average 28°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Basco in May?

Basco receives about 246 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 18 days.

Can you swim in Basco in May?

The sea averages 28°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.