El Nido in May
5.7out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 22 rainy days.
30°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
22Rainy days (180 mm)
12:31 hDaylight
05:43Sunrise · 18:14 Sunset
Why this score
- Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
- Very wet: about 22 rainy days
- Rain varies a lot between years (±5.5 days)
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rain in May varies a lot between years (±5.5 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C | 25°C | 54 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| February | 29°C | 25°C | 40 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| March | 29°C | 26°C | 47 mm | 7 | – | – | 8.1 |
| April | 30°C | 27°C | 57 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.3 |
| May | 30°C | 26°C | 180 mm | 22 | – | – | 5.7 |
| June | 30°C | 26°C | 288 mm | 27 | – | – | 5.9 |
| July | 29°C | 26°C | 362 mm | 27 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 29°C | 26°C | 296 mm | 25 | – | – | 6.0 |
| September | 29°C | 25°C | 331 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| October | 29°C | 26°C | 264 mm | 26 | – | – | 6.1 |
| November | 29°C | 26°C | 200 mm | 21 | – | – | 6.1 |
| December | 29°C | 26°C | 177 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is El Nido in May?
Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 26°C.
When is the best time to visit El Nido?
The best months are February, March, January.