Situated on the northern tip of Palawan island, El Nido is surrounded by towering limestone karst cliffs that form the Bacuit Archipelago — 45 islands of hidden lagoons, secret beaches, and coral gardens. The area's geological formations are over 250 million years old. El Nido's marine ecosystem is one of the most biodiverse in the world, with over 800 species of fish.
Nights sit around 25°C and afternoons around 30°C.
El Nido barely changes season: afternoons sit around 31°C and nights around 26°C most of the year.
There is a clear wet season from May – November, peaking in July with around 345 mm. The dry months run from January – April.
Wind is rarely an issue; most months sit between calm and a light breeze. Air quality is worth watching: April averages an AQI of 53, while December clears to 28.
Daylight is steady all year, around 12.0 hours a day.
For what you're after, the best months in El Nido are December – May. Expect fast internet (98 Mbps) and a low cost of living (about €700 a month).
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