Temperatures in May
It's hot in May in Manila with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 33°C to a high of 35°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 26°C and 28°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Manila in May. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of May
The month of May starts in Manila with hot temperatures, averaging around 35°C during the day and nights close to 27°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-May
By mid-May, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 35°C, with nights close to 28°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of May
By the end of May, the average daytime temperature in Manila will be around 34°C, with nights close to 27°C. There’s a significant chance of many days with precipitation. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in May
In May, there is an average of 203 mm of precipitation, spread over 17 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the Southeast.
Across the whole month, the average precipitation chance is 54% per day.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in May for Manila. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Manila in May |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
34°C | 18°C | |
 High Temp |
35°C | 21°C | |
| Low Temp |
33°C | 15°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
203 mm | 46 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
17 days | 8 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is May a good time to visit Manila?
After some sun? Then May isn’t the best time to be in Manila. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
The typhoon season in Manila runs from June to November.
Temperature records for Manila in May
With 38°C, Manila hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in May 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 28°C in 2020. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 30°C.
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Daily Temperature in May in Manila
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in May in Manila, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in May in Manila
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in May for Manila, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for May, you can expect around 17 days of rain in Manila.
Daily UV Index in May in Manila
This chart shows the average daily UV index in May in Manila, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in May in Manila Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in May in Manila, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in May in Manila Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in May in Manila, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in May for Manila
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Average Weather in Manila by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Manila. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
