Central Visayas weather in May
May is a fair month to visit Central Visayas: highs of 31°C (88°F) and about 126 mm (5.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 26°C (79°F) and cloud cover 65% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th driest month of the year and the warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and wetter; June brings highs of 30°C (85°F) and 212 mm (8.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cebu City, the largest city in Central Visayas. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Central Visayas?
fair month Weather score 66/100.
May is a fair month in Central Visayas. The weather is usually best in Feb–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Central Visayas in May?
Some rain is normal: about 126 mm (5.0 in) falls in an average May. It is the 4th driest month of the year.
How warm is Central Visayas in May?
Days average 31°C (88°F) and nights 26°C (79°F).
Central Visayas weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 160 mm | 73% | fair |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 103 mm | 64% | best |
| March | 29°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 83 mm | 53% | best |
| April | 31°C (88°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 66 mm | 49% | best |
| May | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm | 65% | fair |
| June | 30°C (85°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 212 mm | 79% | least pleasant |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 238 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 203 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 219 mm | 84% | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (83°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 238 mm | 77% | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (83°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 163 mm | 69% | fair |
| December | 28°C (82°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 198 mm | 72% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Central Visayas in May
Weather can differ a lot within Central Visayas: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cebu City | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm | fair |
| Lapu-Lapu City | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm | fair |
| Mandaue City | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm | fair |
| Toledo | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 126 mm | fair |
| Naga | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (80°F) | 117 mm | fair |
| Talisay | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (80°F) | 117 mm | fair |
| Bayawan | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 150 mm | fair |
| Dumaguete | 30°C (87°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 120 mm | fair |
| Daanbantayan | 31°C (87°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 144 mm | fair |
| Bais | 30°C (87°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 120 mm | fair |
| Bantayan | 31°C (87°F) | 28°C (82°F) | 144 mm | fair |
| Tagbilaran City | 30°C (86°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 117 mm | fair |