El Nido · WinterMonth summary
El Nido weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
25°C – 29°C
🌧 Rainy days
47% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.0h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit El Nido in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.
❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.
Our take: Favourable conditions in January (7.7/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
El Nido in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Diving still possible despite rain — underwater visibility stays decent at depth Even in winter, El Nido enjoys 29°C. A real asset for escaping the European cold. With 47% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (8.3/10) remains theoretically better.
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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 January, El Nido averages 29°C, 47% rainy days and 11.0h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10.
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Comparison
January vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -17%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.2h/day
FAQ
FAQ — El Nido in January
Is January a good time to visit El Nido?
January is an excellent time to visit El Nido (score 7.7/10). With 29°C, 11.0h of sunshine and 47% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in El Nido in January?
With 29°C max and 11.0h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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