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Sun & Beach Potential

80/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Best Time

March, January, February

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Avoid (Extreme Weather)

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Weather

27°C – 28°C

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The best time to visit El Nido (Palawan) for a sun and beach holiday is March, January, February.

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Sun & Beach conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for El Nido (Palawan)

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
79Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°13
February
79Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°8
March
80Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°17
April
75Good
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°43
May
53Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°163
June
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 38Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°235
July
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°277
August
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°281
September
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°253
October
35Poor
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 0Weather conditions can vary significantly.
27°229
November
58Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°173
December
68Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. High rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°107

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting El Nido (Palawan)

When is the best time to visit El Nido (Palawan) for sun & beach?

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The best time to visit El Nido (Palawan) for sun & beach is typically in March, January, February, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in El Nido (Palawan)?

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Rainy season typically: May–November. It is generally better to avoid these months for sun & beach.

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