March weather forecast
Philippines

March signifies the onset of the dry season in the Philippines, often referred to as 'summer'. With the departure of the northeast monsoon or 'Amihan', temperatures begin to increase considerably. The countrywide averages for this month range from 25°C (77°F) to 34°C (93.2°F), marking a significant increase compared to February.

Despite the tropical location of the Philippines, rainfall in March is scarce. This makes it one of the driest months, along with February. Baguio city, despite its higher altitude, begins to warm up with temperatures ranging from 18°C (64.4°F) to 27°C (80.6°F). Simultaneously, the capital city of Manila starts experiencing warmer conditions, with average temperatures from 25°C (77°F) to 34°C (93.2°F).

Compared to February, March sees a noticeable rise in temperatures and continued low precipitation. The weather conditions start transitioning from the relatively cooler 'Amihan' influence to the hotter part of the year, making it the commencement of the peak tourist season.

---

• Manila - March »
  March, the first month of the spring in Manila, is a tropical month, with an average temperature varying between 31.2°C (88.2°F) and 23.8°C (74.8°F). In Manila, Philippines, in March, during 9.8 rainfall days, 16mm (0.63") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Quezon City - March »
  On the first day of March in Quezon City, Philippines, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. In Quezon City during March, the rain falls for 6.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 5mm (0.2") of precipitation.
• Makati - March »
  On the first day of March in Makati, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. Veering into March, Makati faces a slight rise in temperature and rainfall.
• Davao City - March »
  The month with the least rainfall in Davao City is March, when the rain falls for 11 days and typically collects 93mm (3.66") of precipitation. In Davao City, in March, it is raining for 11 days, with typically 93mm (3.66") of accumulated precipitation.
• Cebu City - March »
  On the first day of March in Cebu City sunrise is at 5:59 am and sunset at 5:54 pm. With the onset of March, Cebu City's average high-temperature clocks in at a still hot 31.2°C (88.2°F), showing a minor fluctuation from the previous month.
• Baguio - March »
  February and March, with an average relative humidity of 74%, are the least humid months in Baguio. In Baguio during March, the rain falls for 19.8 days and regularly aggregates up to 47mm (1.85") of precipitation.
• Iloilo City - March »
  Moving forward into March, Iloilo City encounters less humid days with a relative humidity of 75%. In Iloilo City, in March, it is raining for 9.1 days, with typically 21mm (0.83") of accumulated precipitation.
• Bacolod - March »
  On the last day of March, in Bacolod, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:45 am and sunset at 5:58 pm PST. Bacolod's March average high-temperature settles at a still hot 32°C (89.6°F), showing a near match with the preceding month.
• Puerto Princesa - March »
  With an average relative humidity of 79%, March is the least humid month in Puerto Princesa, Philippines. In Puerto Princesa during March, the rain falls for 4 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation.
• Tagaytay - March »
  On the first day of March in Tagaytay, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. Tagaytay's average high-temperature in March sits at a still moderately hot 29°C (84.2°F), showing little difference from the previous month.
• Cagayan de Oro - March »
  February and March are months with the least rain in Cagayan de Oro when the rain falls for 22.7 days and typically aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of rain. In Cagayan de Oro, during March, the rain falls for 22.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation.