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Boracay in August: weather, sea & travel advice
This month's data profile
Rain shapes the decision
Boracay in August is climatically well suited to beach holidays. The average daily high is around 28 °C, and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 28 rainy days it is very wet.
Historical monthly averages, not a weather forecast. Individual days and years can differ substantially.
Rank among 12 monthly averages
56/100 · #8
Warmth
#6
Dryness
#11
Sun
#6
Sea warmth
#5
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Boracay · AugustPhoto: Checkingfax · CC BY-SA 4.0Climate facts
- Average high
- 28 °C
- Average low
- 27 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days (est.)
- 28 rainy days (est.)
- Sun (est.)
- 6 h/day
- Humidity
- 84 %
For your trip planning
August: second-wettest month, a little drier than July
August on Boracay ranks as the second-wettest month in our series. It brings less rain than July and almost as much as September, while average daily highs and lows stay level across all three months. The sea sits at 29 °C, so swimming is plausible, but with an estimated 28 rainy days, keep your plans flexible.
Climate evidence with direct month comparison
The highlighted row is the selected month. Precipitation total and rainy days are separate monthly averages.
| Month | Avg high °C | Avg low °C | Rainy days (est.) | Precipitation mm | Sun h/day (est.) | Humidity % | Wind m/s | Sea °C | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | 28 | 27 | 28 | 437 | 5.8 | 84 | 4.2 | 29 | 55 |
| August (selected) | 28 | 27 | 28 | 362 | 6.0 | 84 | 4.5 | 29 | 56 |
| September | 28 | 27 | 26 | 357 | 6.0 | 85 | 4.1 | 29 | 57 |
How do the previous and next months compare?
Baseline: August (56/100)
Positive and negative values show the change from the selected month.
| Score Δ | Average high Δ | Average low Δ | Rainy days Δ | Rain Δ | Sun Δ | Humidity Δ | Wind Δ | Sea Δ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July | -1 | +0.1 °C | +0.1 °C | +0.4 | +74.4 mm | -0.2 h | -0.4 % | -0.3 m/s | +0.4 °C |
| September | +1 | -0.1 °C | -0.1 °C | -1.6 | -5.7 mm | ±0 h | +0.3 % | -0.4 m/s | ±0 °C |
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Boracay in August?
The average daily high is around 28 °C, with an average daily low of about 27 °C.
Can you swim in Boracay in August?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Boracay in August?
The curated estimate is about 28 rainy days per month, not a directly measured long-term average. Total precipitation averages around 362 mm for the month. A rainy day does not mean all-day rain.
When is the best time to visit Boracay?
By the climate score, January, February, March and April are the strongest months for Boracay. For a beach trip: January, February, March and April. August is not among them.