Outdoor activities Potential
Poor
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
February, January, March
Avoid (Extreme Weather)
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Seasonal (check heatmap)
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🥾 Planning a hiking trip to El Nido (Palawan)?
The best time to visit El Nido (Palawan) for hiking is February, January, March, when trail conditions are most favorable and the weather is more stable. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to look into where to stay and how to organize your hikes in advance.
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Summer offers the most reliable hiking conditions in El Nido (Palawan), with open trails and longer daylight hours.
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Monthly weather & climate data for El Nido (Palawan)
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 43Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 13 |
February | 44Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 8 |
March | 42Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 17 |
April | 39Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 43 |
May | 17Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 28° | 163 |
June | 9Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 235 |
July | 10Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 277 |
August | 10Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 281 |
September | 11Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 253 |
October | 10Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly. | 27° | 229 |
November | 15Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 173 |
December | 27Poor Warm temperatures. High rain conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 27° | 107 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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