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.
Timing is the first real decision when planning El Nido— it drives crowds, prices and what's actually open. Here's how the year breaks down so you can pick dates that fit the trip you're building, not just the weather.
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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