2026 Climate Averages

El Nido & Palawan: Weather Guide & Climate

Complete month-by-month weather guide: El Nido & Palawan. Best time to visit: November, December, January, February, March, April. Plan your trip with detailed climate data.

☀️ Climate Overview

El Nido & Palawan has a Tropical climate with average yearly highs of 31°C, lows of 26°C, and approximately 21 rainy days per month.

The best time to visit El Nido & Palawan is during November, December, January, February, March, April, when humidity is lower and there are fewer rain showers

Drier season: Jan–Dec Wetter season: Jun–Nov

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Air Quality

Best Time

J F M A M J J A S O N D
Conditions Excellent

Hottest

33°C April
Avg Low 26°C
Rain 11 days

Coldest

25°C January
Avg High 30°C
Rain 15 days

Driest Month

9 rainy days February
Avg High 31°C
Avg Low 25°C

Windiest Month

23 km/h

February (gusts 49)

Sea Temp Range

26° – 30°C

Warmest water: May (30°C)

Best for swimming: Jan, Feb, Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov, Dec (26°–30°C)

Forecast for your trip dates

Up to 14 days ahead

Weather by Season

Spring

Mar–May

High 32°C
Low 26°C
Rain 15 days
Crowds
Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Summer

Jun–Aug

High 31°C
Low 26°C
Rain 27 days
Crowds
Very Quiet
Travel Costs Value Rates

Autumn

Sep–Nov

High 31°C
Low 25°C
Rain 28 days
Crowds
Moderate
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Winter

Dec–Feb

High 30°C
Low 25°C
Rain 15 days
Crowds
Very Busy
Travel Costs Peak Rates

Month-by-Month Weather Table

January

Best
Excellent
30° / 25°
15d (112mm)
9.3h
79% Muggy
UV 6.3 High

February

Best
Excellent
31° / 25°
9d (66mm)
10.2h
77% Muggy
UV 7.7 Very High

March

Best
Excellent
32° / 26°
11d (75mm)
10.5h
74% Muggy
UV 8.6 Very High

April

Best
Excellent
33° / 26°
11d (62mm)
10.9h
74% Muggy
UV 8.5 Very High

May

Wet
32° / 27°
22d (199mm)
10.1h
79% Muggy
UV 7.5 Very High

June

Wet
31° / 26°
27d (332mm)
8.3h
84% Very Muggy
UV 6.4 High

July

Wet
31° / 26°
28d (394mm)
7.4h
84% Very Muggy
UV 6.2 High

August

Wet
31° / 25°
25d (298mm)
8.6h
83% Very Muggy
UV 6.9 High

September

Wet
31° / 25°
29d (411mm)
7.6h
85% Very Muggy
UV 6.1 High

October

Wet
30° / 25°
30d (420mm)
7.7h
86% Very Muggy
UV 5.8 High

November

Best
Excellent
31° / 26°
25d (222mm)
9h
83% Very Muggy
UV 6.2 High

December

Best
Excellent
30° / 26°
21d (203mm)
8.8h
82% Very Muggy
UV 5.9 High

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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of climate does El Nido & Palawan have?
El Nido & Palawan has a tropical climate with average yearly temperatures of 31°C and 26°C.
When is the best time to visit El Nido & Palawan?
The best time to visit El Nido & Palawan is during November, December, January, February, March, April, when temperatures average around 30°C and conditions are ideal for sightseeing.
What are the hottest and coldest months in El Nido & Palawan?
The hottest month in El Nido & Palawan is April with average highs of 33°C, while the coldest is January with average lows of 25°C.
When is the rainy season in El Nido & Palawan?
El Nido & Palawan sees the most rain in October (30 rainy days), while February is the driest month (9 rainy days).
Does it get cold at night in El Nido & Palawan?
Night temperatures vary throughout the year. The coldest nights are in January (25°C), while April has the warmest evenings (26°C). Pack layers for cooler months.
Can you swim year-round in El Nido & Palawan?
Sea temperatures in El Nido & Palawan range from 26°C to 30°C throughout the year. The warmest water is in May. Swimming is comfortable year-round.

Weather Data: Based on 2020–2025 historical climate data from Open-Meteo

Last Updated: February 2026

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