National Capital Region weather in May
May is a fair month to visit National Capital Region: highs of 32°C (89°F) and about 171 mm (6.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (76°F) and cloud cover 68% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 32°C (90°F). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 2nd warmest. Compared with April, it is about as warm and wetter; June brings highs of 30°C (86°F) and 248 mm (9.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Quezon City, the largest city in National Capital Region. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit National Capital Region?
fair month Weather score 55/100.
May is a fair month in National Capital Region. The weather is usually best in Jan–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in National Capital Region in May?
Yes, it is one of the rainy months: about 171 mm (6.7 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is National Capital Region in May?
Days average 32°C (89°F) and nights 24°C (76°F).
National Capital Region weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 27°C (80°F) | 21°C (69°F) | 148 mm | 75% | 28°C (83°F) | best |
| February | 28°C (82°F) | 20°C (69°F) | 148 mm | 64% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 119 mm | 54% | 29°C (84°F) | best |
| April | 32°C (89°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 102 mm | 50% | 31°C (88°F) | best |
| May | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | 68% | 32°C (90°F) | fair |
| June | 30°C (86°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 248 mm | 80% | 32°C (89°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 312 mm | 86% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 289 mm | 89% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 301 mm | 86% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (83°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 341 mm | 79% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 28°C (82°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 345 mm | 75% | 30°C (85°F) | least pleasant |
| December | 27°C (80°F) | 22°C (71°F) | 393 mm | 78% | 29°C (84°F) | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across National Capital Region in May
Weather can differ a lot within National Capital Region: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quezon City | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Caloocan | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Manila | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Taguig | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Pasig City | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Valenzuela | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Paranaque City | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Las Piñas | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Makati City | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Marikina City | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Mandaluyong City | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |
| Mandaluyong | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 171 mm | fair |