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El Nido Climate by Month

The weather in El Nido is generally dry, hot, and sunny from September or October through to the 1st or 2nd week of June. It starts to get rainy (daily showers) from June through September or October.

The Philippine Islands are under the influence of two monsoons. The SouthWest Monsoon is what is usually called the monsoon (or rainy) season. The SouthWest Monsoon usually starts sometime in June, though it has sometimes not started until July. When this happens there is usually a water shortage in Manila and everything looks brownish instead of green. The wettest months are June, July and August. Even in rainy months there are dry days and even on a rainy day it does not rain all day long.

The average maximum temperature is always aound 30°C.

Average day and night temperature

With minimal seasonal shifts, El Nido experiences a constant climate year-round. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very warm 31°C in April to a comfortable 30°C in the coolest month, February. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 26°C, particularly during the colder months.

The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year

Precipitation and rainy days

El Nido has a notably wet climate with abundant precipitation, recording 2487 mm of rainfall per year. The climate in El Nido shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect heavy rainfall in July, with an average of 386 mm of precipitation over 21 rainy days.

In contrast, February offers drier and sunnier days, with around 49 mm of rainfall over a single rainy day.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

The best time of year to visit El Nido in Philippines

El Nido has high temperatures year round ranging between 29°C and 31°C.
Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the hottest month in El Nido?
    April has an average maximum temperature of 31°C and is the hottest month of the year.
  • Which is the coolest month in El Nido?
    The coolest month is February with an average maximum temperature of 30°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in El Nido?
    July tops the wettest month list with 386 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in El Nido?
    February is the driest month with 49 mm of precipitation.

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    Forecast for El Nido

    Thu   Dec 12
    33°C | 26°C
    E 22 km/h
    0.9 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain

    Fri   Dec 13
    33°C | 27°C
    E 25 km/h
    3.4 mm
    broken clouds and  chance of rain

    broken clouds and chance of rain

    Sat   Dec 14
    33°C | 25°C
    E 25 km/h
    6.6 mm
    partly cloudy and rain

    partly cloudy and rain