Boracay
Boracay is a resort island off Panay in the Philippines, known for its white sand beaches, windsurfing at Bulabog Beach and some nightlife for visitors who want it.
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Boracay is a resort island in Aklan province, Western Visayas, lying about 0.8 km off Panay's northwestern shore. It is roughly seven kilometers long and narrow through the middle. Most visitors come for White Beach on the west side, about 4 km of white sand lined with resorts, restaurants and shops and sheltered from the wind. Some also come for the nightlife.
Access is by boat across a narrow strait from Caticlan on Panay, and the Cagban jetty is the main entry and exit point most of the year. Bulabog Beach on the east side is the main windsurfing and kiteboarding area, with reef-protected water that also suits scuba diving. Amihan, roughly October to March, brings cool northeast winds and little rain. The peak season, from about Christmas through February, is when the water off White Beach is often glassy. Habagat, from about April to September, is hot and humid with frequent heavy rain, and tropical storms are most likely then.
Boracay in five
- Fly to Caticlan if you canCaticlan (MPH) is minutes from the jetty. Kalibo (KLO) has more flights but is about 1.5–2 hours by road. Most routes connect through Manila.Manila guide
- Pay the fees at the jettyVisitors pay an environmental fee and a terminal fee before the boat to the island. Amounts change, so ask your transfer what is included and keep the receipts.
- Follow the beach rules on White BeachSmoking and drinking on the sand are restricted and fines apply. Use the bars and restaurants set back from the beach, and ask your hotel for the current rules.
- Check which beach faces away from the windFrom June to October the habagat winds bring waves to White Beach; Bulabog on the east side is calmer then, and kite surfers use it.
Need to know
- Airport
- Caticlan (MPH), about 10 min to the jetty; Kalibo (KLO) 1.5–2 hours
- Getting there
- Flights from Manila and Cebu, then boat from Caticlan jetty
- Getting around
- E-trikes and walking along White Beach
- Best base
- Station 2 for food, Station 1 for quieter sand
- Time needed
- 3–4 days
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain27 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°Dry, breezyJanuaryRain
Mixed
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 346 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, breezy
- FebruaryRain23 rainy daysHigh27°Low25°DryFebruaryRain
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 224 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry
- MarchRain22 rainy daysHigh28°Low25°Dry, calmMarchRain
Best
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 150 mm
- Rainy days
- 22
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, calm
- AprilRain20 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Dry, hotAprilRain
Best
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Rainy days
- 20
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Dry, hot
- MayRain24 rainy daysHigh30°Low27°Hot, calmMayRain
Good
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 27°
- Precipitation
- 161 mm
- Rainy days
- 24
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, calm
- JuneRain25 rainy daysHigh30°Low26°Winds shiftJuneRain
Mixed
- High
- 30°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 232 mm
- Rainy days
- 25
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Winds shift
- JulyRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wet, windyJulyRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 278 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, windy
- AugustRain23 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Wet, windyAugustRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 232 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Wet, windy
- SeptemberRain23 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Typhoon riskSeptemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 313 mm
- Rainy days
- 23
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- OctoberRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low26°Typhoon riskOctoberRain
Poor
- High
- 29°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 366 mm
- Rainy days
- 28
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Typhoon risk
- NovemberRain27 rainy daysHigh28°Low26°Drying outNovemberRain
Mixed
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 26°
- Precipitation
- 347 mm
- Rainy days
- 27
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Drying out
- DecemberRain30 rainy daysHigh28°Low25°BusyDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 28°
- Low
- 25°
- Precipitation
- 483 mm
- Rainy days
- 30
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Busy
Average daily high and low in Boracay, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Boracay
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
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- Feels like
- 31°
- Humidity
- 84%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 96%
Boracay
04:36 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today30°26°96%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 26°. Chance of rain 96%.
- Wed30°25°55%Wednesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 55%.
- Thu29°25°76%Thursday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 76%.
- Fri29°25°57%Friday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 57%.
- Sat29°25°56%Saturday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 56%.
- Sun29°25°69%Sunday: Drizzle. High 29°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 69%.
Updated 02:30 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
Money
Mid-market rate1 USD = 63.7 PHP
Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API
Day trips by train
- Kaliboabout 50 km awayAklan's provincial capital and home to Kalibo International Airport. The Kalibo Ati-Atihan Festival is held each January.
- Iloilo Cityabout 150 km awayA larger city on Panay. A proposed bridge to Boracay is expected to cut the trip from Iloilo to about 2.5 hours, and a Notice of Award was issued on March 25, 2026.
- Caticlan (Panay mainland)a short boat crossingGodofredo P. Ramos Airport and the Caticlan jetty, across a narrow strait from Boracay.
Before you go to Boracay
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Rules for Boracay, checked
- Entry rules depend on your passport. Check the visa list and entry requirements with the Bureau of Immigration before you book.Source
- Since the 2018 reopening, beach businesses are set back 30 meters from the waterline, and bonfires and beach vendors were cleared from the beachfront.
- Say Boracay, not 'Bora'. Locals find the short form disrespectful, and the Malay municipal ordinance refuses business licenses that use it.
- Dial 911 for police, fire or an ambulance.
Plan around Boracay
Islands, entry rules and how to link them
Read the guideManila travel guideThe main gateway for flights to Caticlan
Read the guideCebu travel guideMoalboal sardines and fast ferries to Bohol
Read the guidePalawan travel guideLagoons and wreck dives, a flight away
Read the guidePhone and data for island tripseSIMs for ferries, e-trikes and booking apps
Read the guideTravel insuranceCover for wind-season delays and missed boats
Read the guideBoracay FAQ
What fees do I pay to get to Boracay?
An environmental fee and a terminal fee at Caticlan jetty, plus the boat fare. Transfer packages often include them, so ask what is covered before you pay twice.
Which part of White Beach is best?
Station 1 has the widest, quietest sand; Station 2 has most of the restaurants and nightlife; Station 3 is quieter and cheaper.
When is the best time to visit Boracay?
January to April, when White Beach is calm. From June to October the southwest winds bring waves and rain, and the east side takes over.
Is Boracay worth visiting?
Yes for three or four beach days with sunset sails and easy food. Skip it if you want empty sand or a quiet island; Palawan or Siargao feel less built up.
How do I get to Boracay from Manila?
Fly to Caticlan in about an hour, then take a short tricycle to the jetty and a boat across. Kalibo flights are often cheaper but add a long road transfer.