El Nido weather in May

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

#5 of 12 months in El Nido · #392 of 604 destinations to visit in May · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

El Nido climate normals — May

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low27°C / 80°F
Feels like (high)37°C / 99°F
Rainfall199 mm / 7.8 in⛈ soaked
Rainy days24 days
Humidity82%💦 very humid
Dew point25°C / 76°F
Sunshine10.4 h/day
Daylight12.6 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)38🍃 good

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

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El Nido in May — FAQ

Is May a good time to visit El Nido?
May in El Nido: sweltering, soaked, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for El Nido on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in El Nido in May?
In May, El Nido averages a daily high of 30.7°C and a low of 26.8°C, with about 198.9 mm of rain over roughly 23.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in El Nido in May?
El Nido has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 38 in May.

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