Island in Philippines

Boracay Travel Guide

Boracay travel guide: interactive map, live weather, best time to visit, things to do and nearby places.

⛅ 84°F now🕔 6:13 AM local📅 Best: March and April

Active alerts for Boracay

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: damaging gusts to 43 mph.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

Derived from the forecast. No official alert feed is wired for this country yet.

Summary

Boracay is an island in Philippines. Boracay is an island known for White Beach and sunset sailing.

Right now it is 84°F (29°C) in Boracay with partly cloudy. It feels like 90°F. Today runs from 80°F to 87°F. Chance of precipitation is 100%. Sightseeing conditions score 6.3/10 - fair - plan around the weather.

The best time to visit Boracay is March and April. The climate is tropical. July, September and October tend to be the least comfortable months. May is the warmest month with average highs near 88°F, while January is the coldest with lows near 76°F.

The closest major airport is Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), about 186 mi away. Nearby highlights include White Beach, Boracay and Nacpan Beach.

In plain terms. Today is about average for August. The forecast high of 87°F is in line with the 85°F typical for this month. The best window to be outside is roughly 6 PM to 9 PM, when temperature, rain chance and wind line up best. fishing is the strongest bet in Boracay today at 8.2/10. Wet roads are likely; braking distances roughly double in heavy rain.

Compiled from this page's own data: atlas facts plus live Open-Meteo readings.

Map of Boracay

Interactive map with nearby places. Switch between street, terrain and satellite views.

Coordinates: 11°58′2.6″N 121°55′29.3″E (11.9674, 121.9248)

Weather in Boracay right now

84°F
Partly cloudy · feels like 90°F
Humidity76%
Wind12 mph SW
Gusts30 mph
UV index1.4 · Low
Cloud cover73%
Pressure1003 hPa
VisibilityGood · 10 mi
Air quality56 · Moderate
Sea temperature85°F
Wave height0.8 m
Sunrise5:41 AM
Sunset6:08 PM
Moon🌔 Waxing gibbous · 74%

Source: Open-Meteo. Updated 6:13 AM, Aug 23 local time.

⚠️Thu, Aug 27: damaging gusts to 43 mph.
⚠️Fri, Aug 28: damaging gusts to 42 mph.

Weekend outlook

Saturday, Aug 22

🌦️ 87° / 80°

Light drizzle · 100% rain · wind 14 mph

Sunday, Aug 23

🌦️ 87° / 80°

Drizzle · 99% rain · wind 15 mph

Quick facts about Boracay

TypeIsland
CountryPhilippines
ContinentAsia
Coordinates11°58′2.6″N 121°55′29.3″E (11.9674, 121.9248)
Known forWhite Beach and sunset sailing
Local time6:13 AM (UTC+08:00)
Best monthsMarch and April
ClimateTropical

Things to do in Boracay

Attractions, parks and landmarks in and around Boracay.

Best time to visit Boracay

Go in March and April. These months score highest on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and useful daylight.

Hardest months: July, September and October - expect the least comfortable mix of heat, cold or rain.

January★★★☆☆
February★★★☆☆
March★★★★
April★★★★
May★★★★
June★★★☆☆
July★★☆☆☆
August★★★☆☆
September★★☆☆☆
October★★★☆☆
November★★★☆☆
December★★★☆☆

What to pack, what to skip

Pack for the next 7 days
  • Lightweight, light-coloured clothing and a refillable water bottle
  • Sunglasses, a brimmed hat and SPF 30+
  • A packable rain shell - 7 of the next 7 days carry a real chance of rain
  • Insect repellent and quick-dry fabrics for humidity
Worth avoiding
  • If your dates are flexible, avoid July, September and October - historically the least comfortable months here.

Airports near Boracay

Closest airports with IATA codes and distances.

AirportCodeDistanceServes
Ninoy Aquino International AirportMNL186 miManila

Beaches in Boracay

1 beaches mapped in this atlas

Explore Boracay

Every topic we hold for this place, and the same topic for the places around it.

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Boracay?

Boracay is an island in Philippines. Its coordinates are 11.9674, 121.9248. It lies in Asia.

What is the weather like in Boracay right now?

It is currently 84°F (29°C) with partly cloudy. Humidity is 76% and wind is 12 mph.

When is the best time to visit Boracay?

March and April offer the most comfortable conditions in Boracay, which has a tropical climate. July, September and October are usually the hardest months for outdoor plans.

What time zone is Boracay in?

Boracay observes Asia/Manila (UTC+08:00). The local time is 6:13 AM.

What is the nearest airport to Boracay?

The closest airports are Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL), 186 mi away.

What are the top things to do in Boracay?

Popular options include White Beach, Boracay and Nacpan Beach.

What places are in Boracay?

Boracay covers 1 places in this atlas, including White Beach, Boracay.

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Data sources and methodology

Place dataUSPOTUS Atlas dataset (islands) - coordinates, hierarchy and facts.
Map tilesOpenStreetMap contributors, CARTO and Esri.
ElevationOpen-Meteo digital elevation model where the dataset has no value.
MethodScores, comparisons and advice on this page are computed from the inputs above. Distances are straight-line. Nothing is estimated where data is missing - the block is simply not shown.

Last updated August 23, 2026 at 6:13 AM local time. Live blocks refresh every 15 minutes; climate averages monthly.

Davil Hofile
Written byWriter at USPOTUS

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