December weather forecastEl Nido, Philippines

Weather in December

As the year rounds off with December, the El Nido weather brings further respite from the heavy rains. With just 60mm (2.36") rainfall over six days, December marks the onset of the drier season. The town maintains its warm climate, friendly for outdoor activities and beach visits. As with the preceding weeks, daylight and sunshine hours continue to decrease. Nevertheless, the falling UV index marks a relief from the risks of the high sun exposure during the earlier months.

Temperature

El Nido's transition from November to December introduces an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), identical to the previous month. An average low-temperature of 22°C (71.6°F) is noted during the nights in December in El Nido.

Rainfall

In El Nido, during December, the rain falls for 6 days and regularly aggregates up to 60mm (2.36") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 130 rainfall days, and 2191mm (86.26") of precipitation is accumulated.

Sea temperature

In December, the average sea temperature is 28.7°C (83.7°F).
Note: For swimming, diving, and enjoying other water activities, the range of 25°C (77°F) to 29°C (84.2°F) in water temperature is considered ideal, offering pleasure for extended periods without discomfort.

Daylight

December has the shortest days of the year in El Nido, with an average of 11h and 30min of daylight.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 5:36 pm. On the last day of December, in El Nido, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 5:49 pm PST.

Sunshine

In El Nido, the average sunshine in December is 7h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in El Nido are November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 10. A UV Index of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 10 during December translates into the following recommendations:
Prioritize your safety. Without precautions, skin and eyes might get hurt quickly. It's important to stay in the shade and limit exposure to the sun from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, although remember that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sunglasses that guard against UVA and UVB rays are pivotal in minimizing sun-induced ocular damage. A broad-spectrum sunscreen of SPF 30+ should be liberally applied and re-applied every two hours, and immediately after an outdoor workout or a swim. Caution! The Sun's UV rays become stronger due to reflections from water and sand.