El Nido, PhilippinesQuick decision
When to visit El Nido?
🌞 Best time overall
February
🌡️ Optimal temperature
25°C–29°C in February
🌧 Least rain
30% rainy days in February
🌧 Wettest month
July (86%)
📅 Best score
8.3/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Hidden LagoonsDecember–May — Big Lagoon, Small Lagoon and Secret Beach.
Diving & SnorkellingNovember–May — reefs, turtles and exceptional visibility.
Kayak & Island HoppingDecember–May — tours A, B, C, D between karst islets.
SunsetsYear-round — Corong-Corong, Las Cabañas and Nacpan Beach.
Monthly climate data
El Nido weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 25°C | 29°C | 47% | 2.9 | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 25°C | 29°C | 30% | 1.3 | 11.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 26°C | 31°C | 34% | 1.3 | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 26°C | 32°C | 50% | 1.6 | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 26°C | 31°C | 80% | 4.4 | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ June | 26°C | 30°C | 86% | 8.4 | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ July | 26°C | 30°C | 86% | 10.3 | 8.6h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ August | 26°C | 30°C | 78% | 8.1 | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ September | 25°C | 30°C | 89% | 10.6 | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 25°C | 30°C | 91% | 10.1 | 10.0h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 26°C | 30°C | 73% | 5.6 | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 26°C | 30°C | 67% | 5.1 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
🌴 Tropical destination — heavy rain months benefit from an algorithmic adjustment: tropical showers are intense but brief and usually don't ruin a trip.
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 31°C, 55% rainy days, 11.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.4/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable
Average 30°C, 83% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 30°C, 84% rainy days, 10.3h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time
Average 29°C, 48% rainy days, 11.0h sunshine/day. Score: 7.7/10.
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Tip : July, October offer a good weather/price balance — decent score with fewer crowds.
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FAQ
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February is ideal with 30% rainy days and 29°C.
July is the wettest month with 86% rainy days.
Yes, February is the best month with an average of 29°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.7/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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