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May is a wet month in Sumag

Climate Overview

Sumag, Philippines in May has hot conditions, with highs reaching 31.4°C (89°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the day. Rain falls on about 28 days this month, totalling around 334 mm. Sea temperature reaches 30.9°C (88°F).

This month falls at the end of Spring. The combination of heat and frequent rain creates tropical monsoon conditions.

Temperatures remain fairly steady throughout May, with daily highs around 31°C (88°F).

Rainfall is heaviest during the last third of the month, while the first third tends to be drier.

Expect around 10.2h of sunshine at the start of May, decreasing to 9.4h by the end.

The warmest days tend to fall around the 11th, averaging 32.1°C (90°F).

Compared to April, this month is about 0°C cooler with 11 more rainy days.

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Monthly May Averages

Temperature
31°C / 26°C
Feels Like
39°C / 32°C
Rain
28 days · 334 mm
Sunshine
10.2h / day
Humidity
83% — Very Muggy
Wind
10 km/h
Wind Direction
N (1°)
Gusts
28 km/h
Daylight
12.6 h
Cloud Cover
78%
Clear Sky Days
0.6
UV Index
7.8 — Very High
Sea Temperature
31°C
Dew Point
26°C — Oppressive
Moon Phase
Waxing Gibbous · 66%

Climate Charts

Daily averages based on historical data (2016–2025)

Daily Temperature

40°C 37°C 34°C 31°C 28°C 25°C 22°C 151015202531
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Daily Precipitation

0 mm 4 mm 8 mm 12 mm 16 mm 151015202531
Rainfall

Daily Sunshine

0h 3h 6h 9h 12h 151015202531
Sunshine

Daily Wind Speed

0 4 8 12 16 20 151015202531
Wind Speed
Sun Position
Sunrise 05:28
Daylight 12.6h
Sunset 18:04

What to Expect

Keep afternoons flexible as tropical showers are common — they typically clear within an hour.

Rain most often builds later in the day, so mornings are typically the driest window and afternoon showers are more likely.

1 of the last 5 yearly records were warmer than this month's long-run average.

Compare Months

January
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
34°C / 29°C
Rain
19days (242 mm) Wet
Sun
8.7h Good
Humidity
85% Humid
UV
7.4 Very High
February best
Fair
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
34°C / 29°C
Rain
15days (157 mm) Wet
Sun
9.7h Good
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
7.9 Very High
March
Poor
Temp
31°C / 25°C
Feels Like
36°C / 30°C
Rain
14days (133 mm) Wet
Sun
10.5h Excellent
Humidity
80% Humid
UV
8.4 Very High
April
Poor
Temp
32°C / 26°C
Feels Like
38°C / 31°C
Rain
17days (136 mm) Wet
Sun
10.9h Excellent
Humidity
79% Humid
UV
8.7 Very High
May
Wet
Temp
31°C / 26°C
Feels Like
39°C / 32°C
Rain
28days (334 mm) Wet
Sun
10.2h Excellent
Humidity
83% Humid
UV
7.8 Very High
June
Wet
Temp
30°C / 25°C
Feels Like
37°C / 31°C
Rain
29days (463 mm) Wet
Sun
8.9h Good
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
7.8 Very High
July
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
35°C / 30°C
Rain
30days (526 mm) Wet
Sun
8.3h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
7.5 Very High
August
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
35°C / 30°C
Rain
29days (432 mm) Wet
Sun
8.8h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
8.4 Very High
September
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
35°C / 30°C
Rain
29days (487 mm) Wet
Sun
8.5h Good
Humidity
89% Very Muggy
UV
7.8 Very High
October
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
36°C / 30°C
Rain
30days (488 mm) Wet
Sun
8.2h Good
Humidity
88% Very Muggy
UV
7.6 Very High
November
Wet
Temp
30°C / 25°C
Feels Like
36°C / 30°C
Rain
25days (293 mm) Wet
Sun
9h Good
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
7 High
December
Wet
Temp
29°C / 25°C
Feels Like
35°C / 30°C
Rain
26days (274 mm) Wet
Sun
8.6h Good
Humidity
87% Very Muggy
UV
6.8 High
Month Temp Feels Like Rain Sun Humidity UV Status Details
January 29°C / 25°C 34°C / 29°C 19days (242 mm) Wet 8.7h Good 85% Humid 7.4 Very High Wet View Details
February best 29°C / 25°C 34°C / 29°C 15days (157 mm) Wet 9.7h Good 83% Humid 7.9 Very High Fair View Details
March 31°C / 25°C 36°C / 30°C 14days (133 mm) Wet 10.5h Excellent 80% Humid 8.4 Very High Poor View Details
April 32°C / 26°C 38°C / 31°C 17days (136 mm) Wet 10.9h Excellent 79% Humid 8.7 Very High Poor View Details
May 31°C / 26°C 39°C / 32°C 28days (334 mm) Wet 10.2h Excellent 83% Humid 7.8 Very High Wet View Details
June 30°C / 25°C 37°C / 31°C 29days (463 mm) Wet 8.9h Good 87% Very Muggy 7.8 Very High Wet View Details
July 29°C / 25°C 35°C / 30°C 30days (526 mm) Wet 8.3h Good 88% Very Muggy 7.5 Very High Wet View Details
August 29°C / 25°C 35°C / 30°C 29days (432 mm) Wet 8.8h Good 88% Very Muggy 8.4 Very High Wet View Details
September 29°C / 25°C 35°C / 30°C 29days (487 mm) Wet 8.5h Good 89% Very Muggy 7.8 Very High Wet View Details
October 29°C / 25°C 36°C / 30°C 30days (488 mm) Wet 8.2h Good 88% Very Muggy 7.6 Very High Wet View Details
November 30°C / 25°C 36°C / 30°C 25days (293 mm) Wet 9h Good 87% Very Muggy 7 High Wet View Details
December 29°C / 25°C 35°C / 30°C 26days (274 mm) Wet 8.6h Good 87% Very Muggy 6.8 High Wet View Details

What to Wear

Light, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen are essential. Opt for loose-fitting clothing in light colors to stay cool.

A waterproof jacket or compact umbrella is recommended for occasional showers.

Packing List

UmbrellaWaterproof jacketWaterproof shoesBreathable clothingSunscreen (SPF 30+)Sun hatSunglasses

Frequently Asked Questions

May is typically wet for visiting Sumag, with average highs of 31°C (89°F) and around 28 rainy days. Sumag, Philippines in May has hot conditions, with highs reaching 31.4°C (89°F) and afternoons the warmest part of the d
Sumag typically sees around 28 rainy days in May with 334 mm (13.1 in) of total rainfall. Pack a waterproof jacket.
Nights stay pleasantly warm in Sumag during May, around 26°C (79°F). Light evening wear is sufficient.
With highs of 31°C (89°F) and lows of 26°C (79°F) in May, we recommend: Umbrella, Waterproof jacket, Waterproof shoes, Breathable clothing, Sunscreen (SPF 30+). Comfortable walking shoes are essential.
May is not the most favourable month weather-wise in Sumag. Consider visiting during months with milder temperatures or less rainfall for a better experience.
The average UV index in Sumag during May is 8 (very high). Strong sun protection is essential — SPF 50+, protective clothing, and avoid prolonged outdoor exposure during peak hours.
Sumag gets approximately 13 hours of daylight per day in May, with around 10 hours of sunshine.
Snow is uncommon in Sumag during May based on 10-year climate averages.

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