Climate in El Nido — Annual Weather Overview
El Nido has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. The hottest month is May (average high 30.9°C) and the coolest is January (28.7°C). Temperatures are consistent year-round, with highs ranging only 2.2°C between the warmest and coolest months. Annual rainfall totals around 1961mm. October is the wettest month at 365.5mm, while February averages just 30.0mm. Average daily sunshine is 9.6 hours.
**Spring (March, April, May):** average highs 30.6°C, 247mm rain. **Summer (June, July, August):** average highs 29.8°C, 634mm rain. **Autumn (September, October, November):** average highs 29.5°C, 786mm rain. **Winter (December, January, February):** average highs 29.0°C, 294mm rain.
El Nido — Monthly Temperatures
El Nido — Monthly Rainfall
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Weather in El Nido stays reasonable all year.
El Nido weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun/day | Rainy days | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28.7°C | 24.8°C | 121.8mm | 9.6h | 16 | 9/10 |
| February | 29.0°C | 24.8°C | 30.0mm | 10.6h | 8 | 10/10 |
| March | 30.3°C | 25.3°C | 51.5mm | 11.2h | 12 | 10/10 |
| April | 30.7°C | 25.9°C | 66.7mm | 11.1h | 18 | 10/10 |
| May | 30.9°C | 26.2°C | 128.6mm | 10.6h | 23 | 9/10 |
| June | 30.0°C | 25.7°C | 192.4mm | 8.9h | 26 | 9/10 |
| July | 29.6°C | 25.5°C | 256.6mm | 8.4h | 27 | 8/10 |
| August | 29.8°C | 25.6°C | 184.9mm | 9.1h | 22 | 9/10 |
| September | 29.4°C | 25.3°C | 302.6mm | 8.6h | 27 | 8/10 |
| October | 29.3°C | 25.2°C | 365.5mm | 8.1h | 28 | 8/10 |
| November | 29.8°C | 25.5°C | 118.4mm | 9.7h | 22 | 9/10 |
| December | 29.4°C | 25.4°C | 141.9mm | 9.7h | 18 | 9/10 |
For the full verdict on when to go, see the best time to visit El Nido and the El Nido rainy season guide. Seasonal breakdowns: spring, summer, autumn and winter.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of climate does El Nido have?
El Nido has a tropical climate — hot and humid year-round with a distinct wet season. Average highs range from 28.7°C in January to 30.9°C in May.
What is the hottest month in El Nido?
May is the hottest month in El Nido, with average highs of 30.9°C and lows of 26.2°C.
What is the coldest month in El Nido?
January is the coolest month, with average highs of 28.7°C and lows of 24.8°C.
What is the wettest month in El Nido?
October is the wettest month, averaging 365.5mm of rainfall over around 28 rainy days.
When is rainy season in El Nido?
Rainy season in El Nido runs May to January, when rainfall is significantly higher than the rest of the year. Full rainy season guide →
How much rain does El Nido get per year?
El Nido receives around 1961mm of rain per year. The driest month is February (30.0mm).
When is the best time to visit El Nido?
The best time to visit El Nido is All year. See the full month-by-month guide →
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Climate data sourced from Open-Meteo (open source, open data licence). Monthly averages calculated from 2020–2023 historical data. Weather can be unpredictable — always check a live forecast before travelling.