El Nido · SpringMonth summary
El Nido weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
79°F – 88°F
🌧 Rainy days
80% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (8.3/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit El Nido in May?
✅ 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 May (7.0/10). February scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
El Nido in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ⚠️ Possible
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in May
Spring marks the start of the good season in El Nido. Temperatures rise (31°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 80% 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌤️ January | 77°F | 84°F | 47% | 0.1in | 11.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ February | 77°F | 84°F | 30% | 0.1in | 11.2h | 8.3/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 79°F | 88°F | 34% | 0.1in | 11.7h | 7.9/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 79°F | 90°F | 50% | 0.1in | 12.0h | 7.4/10 |
| ⛅ May | 79°F | 88°F | 80% | 0.2in | 11.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ June | 79°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.3in | 9.8h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ July | 79°F | 86°F | 86% | 0.4in | 8.6h | 6.6/10 |
| ⛅ August | 79°F | 86°F | 78% | 0.3in | 10.3h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌧️ September | 77°F | 86°F | 89% | 0.4in | 9.9h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 77°F | 86°F | 91% | 0.4in | 10.0h | 6.8/10 |
| ⛅ November | 79°F | 86°F | 73% | 0.2in | 10.9h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ December | 79°F | 86°F | 67% | 0.2in | 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 May, El Nido averages 88°F, 80% rainy days and 11.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
May vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 8.3/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -50%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.7h/day
FAQ
FAQ — El Nido in May
Is May a good time to visit El Nido?
May is an acceptable time for El Nido (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider February (8.3/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in El Nido in May?
Yes, 80% of days see rain in May. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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