If you plan to visit Puerto Princesa in May, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +29°C during the day and approximately 1 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 29 rainy days in the month and around 157 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+29°C
Avg. max. temperature
+25°C
Min.
+33°C
Max.
157 mm
Total precipitation
80%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
1 ☀️
Sunny Days
2 ⛅️
Cloudy
29 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Princesa has OK weather in May.
Average temperature in Puerto Princesa in May
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Princesa for May based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +31°C during the day to a minimum of +26°C during the night, the temperature in May averages around +30°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +29°C.
Is Puerto Princesa warm or cold in May?
Puerto Princesa is typically warm in May.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +29°C to +29°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +26°C to +26°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
May is one of the warmest months in Puerto Princesa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Puerto Princesa in May
Puerto Princesa weather looks like this, on average, in May and the surrounding months.
April
May
June
Avg. temperature
+29°C
+29°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+25°C
+25°C
+24°C
Max. temperature
+33°C
+33°C
+32°C
Rainfall
69 mm
157 mm
239 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
76%
80%
84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa
1008 HPa
1008 HPa
Sunny days
4
1
0
Cloudy days
3
2
1
Rainy days
23
29
29
Snowy days
0
0
0
May weather is still as ok as in April.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +29°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 69 mm to 157 mm.Humidity rises from 76% to 80%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during May, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 4 sunny days in April to 1 in May.
Wind speed in Puerto Princesa in May based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Puerto Princesa is gradually increasing during May, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during May in Puerto Princesa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 90% chance of rain on an average day in May, with total rainfall of approximately 233 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 51 mm, which is considered heavy rain.May is a pretty wet month with over 28 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how May is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Puerto Princesa wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 286 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 59% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last May in Puerto Princesa?
This is the weather in Puerto Princesa in May 2023:
1 May
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+29°C
2 May
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+30°C
3 May
🌧️
+30°C
4 May
🌧️
+29°C
5 May
🌧️
+27°C
6 May
☁️
+28°C
7 May
🌧️
+30°C
8 May
☁️
+30°C
9 May
☁️
+31°C
10 May
☁️
+31°C
11 May
☁️
+30°C
12 May
☁️
+30°C
13 May
☁️
+30°C
14 May
🌧️
+31°C
15 May
🌧️
+30°C
16 May
🌧️
+30°C
17 May
☁️
+30°C
18 May
☁️
+31°C
19 May
🌧️
+30°C
20 May
🌧️
+28°C
21 May
☁️
+29°C
22 May
☁️
+29°C
23 May
☁️
+29°C
24 May
🌧️
+30°C
25 May
🌧️
+29°C
26 May
☁️
+29°C
27 May
☁️
+29°C
28 May
☁️
+30°C
29 May
☁️
+30°C
30 May
🌧️
+30°C
31 May
🌧️
+29°C
In May 2023 Puerto Princesa had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +30°C, with an absolute maximum of +31°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 83%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 58%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in May?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Puerto Princesa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Puerto Princesa in May has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+28°C) and the highest in 2020 (+30°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 1263 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2876 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Princesa in May:
Is May a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
It’s always a good time to visit Puerto Princesa, but the weather is changeable in May, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Puerto Princesa in May?
May is warm in Puerto Princesa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Puerto Princesa rainy in May?
Puerto Princesa is often rainy in May. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Puerto Princesa in May?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Puerto Princesa in May, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
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For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Princesa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.