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Philippines
Philippines in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Philippines in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Philippines in March?
- Tarlac City is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 34°C (94°F) in March; Baguio City is the coolest at 25°C (77°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Philippines in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bacolod City (28°C (82°F)), and 5 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
34°
Tarlac City
Coolest
25°
Baguio City
Driest
5 mm
Vigan
Warmest sea
28°
Bacolod City
March in Philippines ranges from 25°C (77°F) in Baguio City to 34°C (94°F) in Tarlac City — a spread of 9 degrees across the country. On average it is about as warm as February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Manila, El Nido, and Vigan.
Best places in Philippines in March
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Manila
National Capital Region · Philippines
32° / 23° 13 mm Mar
98
El Nido
Mimaropa · Philippines
31° / 24° 12 mm Mar
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95
Vigan
Ilocos · Philippines
32° / 23° 5 mm Mar
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95
Baguio City
Cordillera · Philippines
25° / 14° 33 mm Mar
95
Tagaytay
Calabarzon · Philippines
29° / 20° 32 mm Mar
92
Puerto Princesa City
Mimaropa · Philippines
32° / 24° 27 mm Mar
88
Bacolod City
Western Visayas · Philippines
32° / 23° 68 mm Mar
97
Silang
Calabarzon · Philippines
31° / 21° 28 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Nido | 31° | 24° | 12 mm | — | 98 |
| Baguio City | 25° | 14° | 33 mm | — | 95 |
| Vigan | 32° | 23° | 5 mm | 28° | 95 |
| Tagaytay | 29° | 20° | 32 mm | — | 95 |
| Puerto Princesa City | 32° | 24° | 27 mm | — | 92 |
| Manila | 32° | 23° | 13 mm | 28° | 90 |
| Bacolod City | 32° | 23° | 68 mm | 28° | 88 |
| Iloilo City | 32° | 23° | 43 mm | — | 86 |
| Makati City | 33° | 23° | 13 mm | — | 83 |
| Dumaguete | 31° | 24° | 47 mm | 27° | 83 |
| Dipolog City | 32° | 24° | 73 mm | 27° | 78 |
| Cagayan de Oro | 32° | 23° | 62 mm | — | 77 |
| Naga | 31° | 22° | 67 mm | — | 76 |
| Davao City | 32° | 23° | 110 mm | — | 72 |
| General Santos | 34° | 23° | 53 mm | — | 66 |
| Tarlac City | 34° | 22° | 22 mm | — | 54 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Philippines in March?
Average daytime highs range from 25° in Baguio City to 34° in Tarlac City.
Can you swim in Philippines in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bacolod City at about 28°.