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When to go · El Nido

El Nido in November

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry, calm seas)). Across Philippines: Drying out in Luzon; late storms still possible.

Key facts

Verdict
Mixed
Temperature
31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
average high / low
Rain days
12
Crowds
Medium
Philippines overall
Prices
Medium
Philippines overall

Verdict

MixedPhilippines month rating

Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry, calm seas)). Across Philippines: Drying out in Luzon; late storms still possible.

Is another month better than November?

November is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Weather in November

Long-term averages
  • El NidoHighs around 31 °C (88 °F), lows around 24 °C (75 °F), rain on about 12 days
  • Palawan, Philippines · El Nido, Coron, Puerto Princesafine

    Best Jan–Apr; southwest monsoon (habagat) Jun–Oct makes island-hopping rough; Coron more sheltered.

Festivals and holidays

Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.

  • All Saints and All Souls big impact

    1–2 Nov · Philippines

    Families travel to cemeteries; transport sells out.

Crowds and prices

Crowds · Philippines overall
Medium
Prices · Philippines overall
Medium

Philippines overall: Drying out in Luzon; late storms still possible.

Compare two months

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in El Nido, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Nov: Mixed

    Jan: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Nov: 31 °C (88 °F)

    Jan: 31 °C (88 °F)

  • Night low

    Nov: 24 °C (75 °F)

    Jan: 24 °C (75 °F)

  • Rain days

    Nov: 12

    Jan: 5 (better)

  • Crowds

    Nov: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Prices

    Nov: Medium

    Jan: High

  • Festivals listed

    Nov: 1

    Jan: 1

November: Outside the best window (Jan–Apr (dry, calm seas)). Across Philippines: Drying out in Luzon; late storms still possible.

January: Inside El Nido's best window: Jan–Apr (dry, calm seas).

El Nido: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

  • Light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and sunscreen
  • A rain jacket or umbrella and shoes that dry fast

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