March is El Nido’s best-kept dry season value month: perfect weather, dropping prices after Holy Week, very low crowds, and the highest snorkelling visibility of the year building toward April. Here’s the full guide.

May is El Nido’s last full dry season month before the rains arrive. Crowds have dropped sharply after Holy Week, prices are falling, conditions are still excellent, and you may have the lagoons almost to yourself. Here’s what to expect.

November is El Nido’s best-kept secret: the dry season begins, crowds from the wet season evaporate, prices drop to their lowest of the year, and conditions are better than most people realise. Here’s why locals recommend it.

February is El Nido’s hidden gem month: peak manta ray season, the best snorkelling visibility of the year, Valentine’s atmosphere, and meaningfully lower crowds than December-January. Here’s what to expect.

El Nido in January is peak season at its most intense: clear skies, calm seas, but maximum crowds and highest prices. Here’s what to actually expect and how to make the most of it.

El Nido in April means Holy Week crowds, peak dry season conditions, and the hottest month of the year. Here’s exactly what to expect, what to book in advance, and whether it’s worth visiting in April.