When to go
The Best Time to Visit El Nido
Month-by-month climate data for El Nido, Philippines — daily highs and lows, rain days, and an honest verdict for every month of the year.
November–May. Dry season with calm seas — essential for island-hopping. Peak is late December–February; avoid July–October (typhoons + heavy rain).
Warmest in El Nido: Apr (31°C / 88°F) · Coolest: Jan (29°C / 84°F) · Wettest: Oct (~29 rain days)
Daily highs / lows in °C · bars show rain days per month · ERA5 climate normals (2020–2024)
El Nido climate, month by month
January
29° / 25°C
~14 rain days
Good
February
29° / 25°C
~9 rain days
Excellent
March
30° / 25°C
~9 rain days
Good
April
31° / 26°C
~16 rain days
Fair
May
31° / 26°C
~24 rain days
Fair
June
30° / 25°C
~27 rain days
Fair
July
29° / 25°C
~28 rain days
Fair
August
29° / 25°C
~25 rain days
Fair
September
29° / 25°C
~27 rain days
Fair
October
29° / 25°C
~29 rain days
Fair
November
30° / 25°C
~22 rain days
Fair
December
29° / 25°C
~20 rain days
Good
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