Philippines
Boracay Weather & Climate
White Beach: Asia's most famous party strand and kitesurfing capital
29°C
Max sea
31°C
Max air
January
Best month
23mm
Driest month
White Beach: Asia's most famous party strand and kitesurfing capital
Boracay is a small island in the Philippines — just 7km long — that manages to contain one of Asia's most celebrated beaches: White Beach, a 4km arc of powdery white sand where beach bars, resort hotels and restaurants line the shore from one end to the other. The island closed entirely in 2018 for a six-month environmental rehabilitation, reopening with tighter regulations that have significantly improved its water quality and reduced some of the most egregious overdevelopment. The northeast trade winds that blow across Station 1 in December to February make Boracay one of Asia's premier kitesurfing destinations.
When to go: November to May is dry season. December to February brings the Amihan winds ideal for kitesurfing.
The best months to visit Boracay are January, February, March. Peak season is April with the best combination of warm temperatures and low rainfall.
| Month | Air | Sea | Rain | UV | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 26°C | 26°C | 49mm | 8 | 16 |
| Feb | 27°C | 26°C | 34mm | 9 | 16 |
| Mar | 28°C | 27°C | 23mm | 10 | 16 |
| Apr | 30°C | 28°C | 26mm | 11 | 15 |
| May | 31°C | 29°C | 67mm | 11 | 14 |
| Jun | 30°C | 29°C | 127mm | 10 | 14 |
| Jul | 29°C | 29°C | 142mm | 9 | 13 |
| Aug | 29°C | 29°C | 128mm | 9 | 13 |
| Sep | 29°C | 29°C | 148mm | 10 | 13 |
| Oct | 28°C | 28°C | 179mm | 10 | 14 |
| Nov | 27°C | 27°C | 148mm | 9 | 15 |
| Dec | 26°C | 26°C | 77mm | 8 | 16 |
The best time to visit Boracay is January, February, March. Peak season is April when temperatures reach 30°C with very little rain. November to May is dry season. December to February brings the Amihan winds ideal for kitesurfing.
Sea temperatures in Boracay range from 26°C in January to 29°C in May. The sea is bath-warm at its warmest.
Winter temperatures in Boracay average 26°C with sea temperatures of 26°C. This makes it a great winter sun destination.
The driest month is March with 23mm. The wettest month sees 179mm. Boracay receives 1148mm annually.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (49mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Very little rain (34mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and very warm seas. Very little rain (23mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Very little rain (26mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Some rain (67mm). UV 11. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (127mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (142mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (128mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (148mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Hot and bath-warm seas. Moderate rainfall (179mm). UV 10. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Moderate rainfall (148mm). UV 9. Sun protection essential.
Warm and very warm seas. Some rain (77mm). UV 8. Sun protection essential.
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