El Nido weather in December

December in El Nido: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit.

#7 of 12 months in El Nido · #237 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 74/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

El Nido climate normals — December

Daytime high29°C / 84°F🥵 hot
Nighttime low26°C / 79°F
Feels like (high)33°C / 91°F
Rainfall180 mm / 7.1 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days19 days
Humidity80%💦 very humid
Dew point24°C / 75°F
Sunshine8.9 h/day
Daylight11.5 h
Wind20 km/h / 13 mph
Air quality (US AQI)29🍃 good

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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El Nido in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit El Nido?
December in El Nido: hot, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for El Nido on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
What is the weather like in El Nido in December?
In December, El Nido averages a daily high of 28.8°C and a low of 26.1°C, with about 180.1 mm of rain over roughly 19 rainy days.
What is the air quality in El Nido in December?
El Nido has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 29 in December.

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