May weather forecast
El Nido, Philippines

As the calendar flips to May, El Nido becomes a haven for heat lovers. The temperatures remain high, but the rainfall notably spikes to a significant 159mm (6.26"). These showers intersperse the otherwise sunny weather, resulting in an interesting blend of weather patterns. The warm sea temperatures continue to lure beach lovers. The increase in daylight hours in May, however, does not translate into longer sunlight hours due to the frequent rainy days.

Temperature

El Nido, Philippines, starts May with an average high-temperature of a still hot 32°C (89.6°F), a minor shift from April's 33°C (91.4°F). El Nido experiences an average nighttime temperature of 24°C (75.2°F) in the month of May.

Rainfall

In May, in El Nido, the rain falls for 11 days. Throughout May, 159mm (6.26") of precipitation is accumulated. In El Nido, Philippines, during the entire year, the rain falls for 130 days and collects up to 2191mm (86.26") of precipitation.

Sea temperature

May is the month with the warmest seawater, with an average sea temperature of 30°C (86°F).
Note: For those looking to cool down, water temperatures above 30°C (86°F) might not be ideal.

Daylight

In May, the average length of the day in El Nido is 12h and 38min.
On the first day of May, sunrise is at 5:43 am and sunset at 6:15 pm. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 5:37 am and sunset at 6:21 pm PST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in May is 8h.

UV index

The months with the highest UV index in El Nido are February through October, with an average maximum UV index of 12. A UV Index estimate of 11, and higher, represents an excessive health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 12 during May translates into the following directions:
Enforce all necessary safety measures, unprotected skin may suffer burns swiftly. The Sun's UV radiation is most intense from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Try to avoid direct sun exposure during these hours. Your best bet for sun defense on the face, eyes, and neck is a hat with a wide brim. 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. Be cautious! Sand and water surfaces make the Sun's UV rays more potent.