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El Nido, Philippines · Tropical

El Nido in August: go or not?

Mixed period. El Nido in August: 4.6/10.

📅 Updated August 2026 🛰️ ERA5 · 10 years 📍 11.19°N · 119.39°E
⚡ This month's verdict
Why not
El Nido · August
4.6
26–30°
Temperature
78%
Rain
6h
Sun
🌴 Tropical☀️ High UV🌧️ Monsoon season
Photo : Matthew Stephenson via Unsplash
The month in detail

What to expect in August

August falls in the wet season in El Nido. Showers are often brief but intense. With 78.0% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

August ranks 7 out of 12 months in El Nido. Compared to July: 8 pts fewer rainy days, +1.2h of sun per day.

This month's conditions

What it's like in August

UV index
8 · high
sunscreen and hat advised
Feels like
oppressive heat
24°
Sea
30°C
warm, ideal
Daylight
12.4h of daylight
Air quality
good
AQI 20
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Is August the right month?

The best month in El Nido is February (5.7/10), 1.1 pt higher than August.

See February →See all 12 months →
Context

Our verdict

El Nido, municipality at the far north of Palawan in the Philippines: 40,000 inhabitants facing the Bacuit archipelago (45 karst islands), considered one of the most beautiful natural settings in the world. Emerald waters, vertical limestone cliffs, hidden lagoons, deserted beaches.

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Practical info

What you need to know before you go

Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.

Country · Philippines

🗣️LanguageFilipino
💶CurrencyPeso philippin (₱)
🚗DrivingRight-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘCheap · 2/5

🌡️ Climate

🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 90°F
❄️Coolest monthJanuary · 84°F
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘOctober · 91%

🏝️ Tropical stay

🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location

Where is El Nido ?

Global position + regional geographic context.

🌍 World
🔍 Geographic context
Philippines
Tropical climate with a 5.7 → 4.4 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
11.19°N · 119.39°E
Questions

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit El Nido?
February is the best month with 84°F highs, 77°F lows, 7.8h of sunshine and 30.0% rainy days.
How many hours of sunshine does El Nido get in February?
El Nido averages 7.8 sunshine hours per day in February. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 5.5/10.
What is the rainiest month in El Nido?
June is the most unfavourable month with June has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in El Nido in February?
In February, overnight lows reach 77°F, while afternoon highs average 84°F.
Is El Nido good in winter?
In winter (December-February), El Nido scores 5.0/10 on average — Difficult period — prefer the peak season.. The best month overall remains February with a score of 5.5/10.
When should you avoid El Nido?
June is the most difficult month to visit El Nido, with June has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Can you swim in El Nido in August?
In August, the sea averages 85°F in El Nido: warm, ideal. Ideal conditions for swimming and snorkeling.
Do you need sun protection in El Nido in August?
The average UV index reaches 8 in August in El Nido (high), with about 12.4h of daylight. Sunscreen and hat advised.