9 Things to Do in Boracay When it Rains

Spas and massage salons abound in Boracay. Apart from the beach massages, which are usually performed outside, all other body treatments are done indoor. It means you can take shelter from the falling rain for an hour or 2 while also providing a pleasantly relaxing experience.

Simple massages in the salons found along White Beach cost only a few hundred pesos, but you can also indulge yourself with a full-body treatment in the spa of an upscale resort such as the Shangri-La’s Boracay Resort & Spa or the Mandala Spa & Villas Boracay.

Going shopping is a good way to dodge to worst of the rains in Boracay. While they're not fully covered by a roof, the largest shopping complexes on the island (D’Mall, Plazoleta and City Mall) offer a pleasant way to wait for the downpour to end. You’ll find a large collection of souvenirs, fashion and beachwear, as well as cool venues to grab a snack and have a drink. Have a look at our pick of the best shopping experiences in Boracay to learn more about these stores and markets.

Apart from the many aquariums filled with plenty of different marine creatures, the Boracay Oceanarium is famous for 2 highlights: the discovery tunnel, and the ocean walk. As its name implies, the former is a metres-long see-through tunnel that allows you to be swum over by sharks and shoals of large fish. The latter is a unique activity: scuba diving inside the aquarium. Located on the grounds of the Crown Regency Resort & Convention Centre, it’s a cool place to visit on a rainy day.

Habagat season (June–October) is the best time to enjoy nautical sports such as windsurfing and kiteboarding in Boracay. The main playground for these activities is Bulabog Beach, on the east coast of the island.

The lagoon is protected by an outer reef, and the wet season’s northeast winds make Bulabog perfect and safe for surfers and boarders, even if they're just beginners. Obviously, it’s less fun to engage in these nautical sports if the rain is too strong, but Boracay's weather is usually relatively mild.

It’s obviously more pleasant to ride an ATV when the sun shines, but it can be extremely fun to slide in the mud when it rains. ATV rental and many ATV tours are available in Boracay. The former option is mostly for getting around on standard roads, so doesn’t fit much as a rainy day activity.

It’s best to join a tour that takes you into the forest that covers the northeastern part of the island. You’ll first learn how to handle your machine before exploring the wilderness in groups of up to 10 ATVs. In low season, be prepared to get wet and mud-stained – it’s all part of the fun.

You could practice your aim at the Jin Da Heng Indoor Shooting Range if it's raining outside. Located in Yapak, in the northern part of the island, you can choose between 9mm, 5.56mm and .22 cal rounds to shoot your target with, using revolvers or automatic and semi-automatic pistols and rifles.

A skilled range safety officer will show you the proper way to use safely the weapon and guide you throughout the shooting session. Besides the shooting range, the Jin Da Heng complex features ping pong tables, a bar, and a restaurant.