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Puerto Princesa in May: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Discover the weather for Puerto Princesa in May and if it’s a good time to travel (based on historical data).
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May

Weather in Puerto Princesa in May 2025

OK Weather
Warm
🌧️
Rainy
Puerto Princesa in May usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +84°F and roughly 1 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 29 rainy days with an average precipitation of 157 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+84°F
Avg. max. temperature
+77°F
Min.
+91°F
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

The temperature in May is +86°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +79°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +84°F to +84°F.

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 +84°F to +84°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +79°F to +79°F.

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.
AprilMayJune
Avg. temperature
+84°F+84°F+84°F
Min. temperature
+77°F+77°F+75°F
Max. temperature
+91°F+91°F+90°F
Rainfall
69 mm157 mm239 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%80%84%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1008 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
410
Cloudy days
321
Rainy days
232929
Snowy days
000

May weather is still as ok as in April. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +84°F 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.

June brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

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
Total precipitation in May is about 233 mm, with a 90% chance of rain on a typical day. 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 wellies.
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
☁️
+84°F
2 May
☁️
+87°F
3 May
🌧️
+87°F
4 May
🌧️
+85°F
5 May
🌧️
+81°F
6 May
☁️
+82°F
7 May
🌧️
+85°F
8 May
☁️
+85°F
9 May
☁️
+87°F
10 May
☁️
+88°F
11 May
☁️
+87°F
12 May
☁️
+87°F
13 May
☁️
+86°F
14 May
🌧️
+87°F
15 May
🌧️
+85°F
16 May
🌧️
+87°F
17 May
☁️
+86°F
18 May
☁️
+87°F
19 May
🌧️
+85°F
20 May
🌧️
+83°F
21 May
☁️
+84°F
22 May
☁️
+85°F
23 May
☁️
+85°F
24 May
🌧️
+85°F
25 May
🌧️
+84°F
26 May
☁️
+85°F
27 May
☁️
+84°F
28 May
☁️
+87°F
29 May
☁️
+87°F
30 May
🌧️
+86°F
31 May
🌧️
+84°F
In May 2023 Puerto Princesa had 0 sunny days, 18 cloudy days, and 13 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +86°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +81°F. 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.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Puerto Princesa climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Puerto Princesa in May has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+82°F) and the highest in 2020 (+85°F). 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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Monthly weather in Puerto Princesa

Source of the data

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, 2022.

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.