Philippines in May
May is one of the best times to visit Philippines.
Great time
Shoulder season
Tag - Init. Between March and May. It is the hot and dry summer. If you don't mind the heat it is a good time to travel, as the chances of rain are low and it is ideal for touring the mountainous areas.
Festivals in May
There are no major festivals in Philippines this month.
Where to go in Philippines
Manila (Luzon)Manila is the capital of the Philippines and its historic, cultural, and commercial heart, situated on the eastern shore of Manila Bay on Luzon island. The…
Puerto Galera Sabang (Mindoro Occidental)Puerto Galera is a municipality on the northern coast of Mindoro island, about three hours by road and ferry from Manila, and Sabang Beach is its most famous…
Coron (Palawan)Coron is a municipality in northern Palawan renowned for some of the world's best wreck diving — a fleet of Japanese warships sunk in 1944 now rests on the…
Tablas Binucot (Romblon)Tablas is the largest island in Romblon province in the Sibuyan Sea, known for its unspoiled beaches, marble quarries, and slow pace of island life largely…
Dumaguete (Negros Oriental)Dumaguete is the capital of Negros Oriental province on Negros island, often called the 'City of Gentle People' for its relaxed, friendly atmosphere and large…
El Nido (Palawan)El Nido is a municipality at the northern tip of Palawan, famous for its dramatic limestone karst cliffs, hidden lagoons, and some of the most beautiful…
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