When is the best time to go to El Nido

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit El Nido, Philippines. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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El Nido weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit El Nido are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

El Nido January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 12mm 7.7hrs 12.3hrs 28°C

The climate in El Nido during January can be summarized as hot, humid and dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Nido, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

January is in the winter in El Nido and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in El Nido with around 12mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

El Nido February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 5mm 8.3hrs 12.5hrs 27°C

February in El Nido is generally very dry with the temperature being hot.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Nido, with some very good weather at this time of year.

February is in the winter in El Nido and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in El Nido with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

El Nido March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 7mm 8.8hrs 12.8hrs 28°C

The weather in March in El Nido is characteristically hot, humid and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Nido, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

March is in the spring in El Nido and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in El Nido with around 7mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.

El Nido weather in March »

April

El Nido April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 23mm 9.2hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

El Nido's weather in April is typically very hot, humid and dry in nature.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit El Nido, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

April is in the spring in El Nido and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 33°C (91°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in El Nido with around 23mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

El Nido weather in April »

May

El Nido May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
29°C 159mm 8hrs 13.4hrs 30°C

May is a wet, humid month in El Nido and the temperature is generally very hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Nido for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

May is in the spring in El Nido and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in El Nido with around 159mm 6.3 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8 hours of sunshine per day.

El Nido weather in May »

June

El Nido June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 333mm 6.4hrs 12.3hrs 30°C

June in El Nido is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Nido for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

June is in the summer in El Nido and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in El Nido with around 333mm 13.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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July

El Nido July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 400mm 5.9hrs 12.5hrs 29°C

July in El Nido is generally very wet with the temperature being hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Nido for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

July is in the summer in El Nido and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in El Nido with around 400mm 15.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.9 hours of sunshine per day.

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August

El Nido August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 433mm 5.8hrs 12.8hrs 29°C

The weather in August in El Nido is characteristically hot, humid and very wet.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Nido.

August is in the summer in El Nido and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in El Nido with around 433mm 17.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.8 hours of sunshine per day.

El Nido weather in August »

September

El Nido September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
27°C 349mm 6.2hrs 13.1hrs 29°C

El Nido's weather in September is typically hot, humid and very wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Nido for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

September is in the fall / autumn in El Nido and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in El Nido with around 349mm 13.7 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 19 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.2 hours of sunshine per day.

El Nido weather in September »

October

El Nido October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 264mm 6.7hrs 13.4hrs 29°C

October is a very wet, humid month in El Nido and the temperature is generally hot.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Nido for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

October is in the fall / autumn in El Nido and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in El Nido with around 264mm 10.4 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 17 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.7 hours of sunshine per day.

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November

El Nido November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 146mm 7.3hrs 12.3hrs 29°C

El Nido's weather in November is typically hot, humid and wet in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to El Nido for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the fall / autumn in El Nido and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in El Nido with around 146mm 5.7 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

El Nido weather in November »

December

El Nido December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length Sea temp
28°C 60mm 7.5hrs 12.5hrs 28°C

December in El Nido is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit El Nido.

December is in the winter in El Nido and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in El Nido with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.

El Nido weather in December »

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El Nido weather statistics
Hottest month: April 32.3°C 90.1°F
Driest month: February 5mm 0.2ins
Sunniest month: April 9.2hrs
Coldest month: January 30.3°C 86.5°F
Wettest month: August 433mm 17ins
Warmest sea: May 30.1°C 86.2°F
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