Philippines in March

March is one of Philippines's best months (rank 2 of 12): its 14 destinations average 81/100, led by La Union at 93 — 29°C and 8 rainy days — while Baguio is cooler at 23°C and scores 90.

#2 of 12 months for Philippines · 14 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Philippines in March

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1La UnionBeach29°C28 mm · 8 days93 tier SYes
2CoronIsland29°C28 mm · 3 days91 tier SYes
3BaguioCity23°C61 mm · 15 days90 tier SYes
4El NidoBeach34°C67 mm · 10 days87 tier AYes
5PalawanIsland30°C88 mm · 12 days87 tier AYes
6BoracayBeach30°C91 mm · 15 days85 tier AYes
7BoholIsland34°C178 mm · 21 days81 tier AYes
8SiargaoIsland27°C176 mm · 24 days77 tier B
9ViganCity29°C20 mm · 7 days77 tier BYes
10ManilaCity35°C10 mm · 3 days76 tier BYes
11DavaoCity30°C89 mm · 13 days72 tier BYes
12DumagueteCity29°C109 mm · 14 days71 tier BYes
13Puerto PrincesaCity30°C88 mm · 12 days71 tier BYes
14Cebu CityCity33°C143 mm · 19 days69 tier CYes

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means March is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Philippines in March

  • Holy Week · Coron and 13 more places · 20 Mar – 20 Apr (usually)
  • Green algae on White Beach · Boracay · 15 Feb – 31 May (usually)
  • Whales and dolphins off Pamilacan · Bohol · 1 Mar – 30 Jun (usually)
  • Panagbenga, the flower festival · Baguio · 1 Feb – 8 Mar (usually)
  • Strawberry season in La Trinidad · Baguio · 1 Nov – 15 May (usually)
  • Balayong Festival · Puerto Princesa · 4 Mar

Seasons in force

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