El Nido · WinterMonth summary
El Nido weather in December
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
26°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
67% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit El Nido in December?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're willing to accept showers in exchange for lower prices and fewer tourists.
❌ No if: you're planning 100% outdoor activities — rain is frequent.
Our take: Favourable conditions in December (7.1/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
El Nido in December by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in December
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Even in winter, El Nido enjoys 30°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 67% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. February (8.3/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In December, El Nido averages 30°C, 67% rainy days and 10.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.1/10.
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Comparison
December vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -1°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -37%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.5h/day
FAQ
FAQ — El Nido in December
Is December a good time to visit El Nido?
December is an acceptable time for El Nido (score 7.1/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in El Nido in December?
Yes, 67% of days see rain in December. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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