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.

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• Manila - March »
  March, the first month of the spring in Manila, is a tropical month, with an average temperature ranging between max 31.2°C (88.2°F) and min 23.8°C (74.8°F). On the first day of March sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:04 pm.
• Quezon City - March »
  On the first day of March in Quezon City, sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:03 pm. In Quezon City, in March, during 6.2 rainfall days, 5mm (0.2") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Makati - March »
  Veering into March, Makati faces a slight rise in temperature and rainfall. Makati starts March with an average high-temperature of a still hot 31°C (87.8°F), a minor shift from February's 30°C (86°F).
• Davao City - March »
  In Davao City in March, during 11 rainfall days, 93mm (3.66") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Davao City sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 5:50 pm.
• Cebu City - March »
  In Cebu City during March, the rain falls for 7 days and regularly aggregates up to 20mm (0.79") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Cebu City, sunrise is at 5:58 am and sunset at 5:54 pm.
• Baguio - March »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Baguio are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 74%. On the first day of March in Baguio sunrise is at 6:15 am and sunset at 6:04 pm.
• Iloilo City - March »
  On the first day of March in Iloilo City sunrise is at 6:04 am and sunset at 5:59 pm. In Iloilo City in March, during 9.1 rainfall days, 21mm (0.83") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Bacolod - March »
  In Bacolod in March, the average water temperature is 27.2°C (81°F). In Bacolod, in March, the average water temperature is 27.2°C (81°F).
• Puerto Princesa - March »
  In Puerto Princesa in March, the average water temperature is 27.7°C (81.9°F). March in Puerto Princesa witnesses an incremental escalation in heat, as the mercury climbs a little higher compared to February.
• Tagaytay - March »
  On the first day of March in Tagaytay sunrise is at 6:12 am and sunset at 6:04 pm. On the last day of March, in Tagaytay, sunrise is at 5:52 am and sunset at 6:08 pm PST.
• Cagayan de Oro - March »
  In Cagayan de Oro during March, the rain falls for 22.7 days and regularly aggregates up to 62mm (2.44") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Cagayan de Oro, Philippines, sunrise is at 5:54 am and sunset at 5:52 pm.