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May · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 40/100

Polanco in May

Mixed · 40/100Beach 61/100
High / low29° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation160 mm24 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
8.53° N, 123.36° EElevation 15 mUTC+8 · Philippine Standard Time
When to goPolanco · weather score
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Best timeFeb–Apr
May: high / low29° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in May

In May, Polanco averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 160 mm of precipitation spread over about 24 wet days, with average cloud cover near 51%.

Temperatures are much the same as in April, and June brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

May scores 40/100 — mixed conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 7th of the twelve months for Polanco. For the most comfortable weather, consider February, March and April instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 05:28 and sets at 17:59 local time, giving 12 h 30 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 10 minutes over the month.

Why 40/100?

How the score for May is built
Comfort · 42%56%
Dry days · 33%0%
Clear skies · 25%65%

Beach score this month: 61/100 (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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iiiNearby in May

Around Polanco this month

Dapitan
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Dapitan

Zamboanga Peninsula · 15 km NE
29°May high
24wet days
42score
Dapitan
Katipunan
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Katipunan

Zamboanga Peninsula · 8.9 km W
29°May high
24wet days
40score
Katipunan
President Manuel Acuña Roxas
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President Manuel Acuña Roxas

Zamboanga Peninsula · 13 km W
29°May high
24wet days
41score
President Manuel Acuña Roxas
Sibutad
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Sibutad

Zamboanga Peninsula · 15 km NE
29°May high
24wet days
41score
Sibutad
ivTop 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

Polanco in May: quick answers

Is May a good time to visit Polanco?

May scores 40/100 for Polanco, which we rate as mixed. Average highs are 29°C with 24 wet days.

How warm is Polanco in May?

Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 26°C in May.

Does it rain a lot in Polanco in May?

Polanco receives about 160 mm of precipitation in May, falling on around 24 days.

Can you swim in Polanco in May?

The sea averages 29°C in May, warm enough for most swimmers.