Boracay, Philippines: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]

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Boracay (in the Philippines) is considered by many to be one of the best island beaches in the entire world.

If you're lucky enough to be visiting Boracay, I have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.

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About your travel guide

Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.

When to go to Boracay, Philippines

Boracay is at its best in the dry season, with March being our favorite month to go. The calm waters in the White Beach area make it perfect for a relaxing vacation.

And if you're up for more adventure, you can venture over to the other beaches, where winds and waves are stronger. See below for details.

Important essentials for Boracay, Philippines

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Boracay, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022

General health necessities


  • Emergency water purifier

    Some areas may have unreliable tap water, so it's important to have an emergency water purifier like this one.


  • Travel first aid kit

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  • Emergency motion sickness relief

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What to wear/what to pack for Boracay, Philippines by month

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January

In January, Boracay is pretty consistently hot, somewhat rainy and very hazy. This is a pretty good time to visit White beach. Temperatures routinely are in the low 80s F (high 20s C) and 5-10 days this month jump into the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Boracay, with several of the days of the month having rain. In January, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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February

February is a nice time to visit Boracay, with perfect beach weather and calm waters; you will notice that it is pretty consistently hot and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain sometimes. Daytime temperatures are in the low 80s F (high 20s C).

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March

March in Boracay is extremely warm, very hazy and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day. It rains sometimes.

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April

During April, you can still enjoy White Beach. It's very hot, somewhat hazy and dry with little rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 60 and 70% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

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May

May is a quasi shoulder season in Boracay, before the rainy season emerges; it is consistently hot and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

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June

June is the beginning of the rainy season in Boracay, you will notice that it can be sweltering, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain 5-10 days this month. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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July

In July, you're in the midst of rainy season, and Boracay can be very hot, rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (low 30s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Boracay, with several of the days of the month having rain. In July, humidity reaches as high as 80%.

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August

If you visit Boracay during the August rainy season: it's hot, rainy and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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September

In September the rainy season comes to an end and you will notice that it is extremely hot, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Expect it to rain about a third of the time. Daytime temperatures are in the 80s F (low 30s C).

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October

In October, the last month of the rainy season, Boracay is extremely warm, somewhat rainy and somewhat hazy. Temperatures routinely are in the 80s F (high 20s C) range. At night, lows are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C). This is also a rainy time for Boracay, with several of the days of the month having rain. In October, humidity reaches as high as 90%.

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November

November is the start of the dry season in Boracay; you might notice that it is extremely warm, somewhat rainy and very hazy. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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December

Boracay gets nice during December, when it's consistently hot, a bit rainy and very hazy. This is a time to start going to White beach again. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 70s F (mid 20s C). Humidity is generally between 80 and 90% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain about half of the time.

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Activities for Boracay, Philippines

Here are some activity recommendations and activity-specific packing tips for Boracay.

If you plan go to White beach, Puka beach, or Bulabog beach, take:

 

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