Palawan · Philippines
March
Still excellent dry season conditions — slightly less crowded than Jan–Feb and heat beginning to build.
Best match
#6 of 12 months
There are better months for Palawan — see the full ranking below.
See when to go instead →Climate
High
31°C
Low
23°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
8.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Palawan
Weather
Outstanding
Value
Below average
Crowds
Below average
Events
Above average
Atmosphere
Very good
What you gain in March
- ↑Rainfall stays very low at 25mm and sea conditions remain reliable — boat tours to Tour A, B, C, and D in El Nido all run comfortably
- ↑Temperatures are warming to 31°C, making the turquoise lagoon water feel more refreshing rather than uncomfortably cold; snorkelling is ideal
- ↑Crowds begin to ease slightly from the January-February peak, making it marginally easier to secure last-minute bookings and uncrowded beach time
What you sacrifice
- ↓Still expensive — prices remain well above mid-season rates; this is the tail of peak season, not a value window
- ↓Daytime heat on open boats is genuine at 31°C; sunscreen, hats, and shade are not optional
- ↓Easter week (date varies) can spike crowd levels sharply as Filipino domestic tourism surges — check dates and book accordingly
How March compares to December (best month)
| Factor | March | December ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 9 | 9 |
| Value | 3 | 3 |
| Crowds | 3 | 3 |
March in other destinations
Lisbon (16.6°C)Barcelona (15.8°C)Tokyo (13.8°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (14.6°C)Paris (11.5°C)New York (9.7°C)Marrakech (22.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (15°C)Bangkok (34.3°C)Istanbul (11.6°C)Vienna (10.3°C)Seoul (9.6°C)Dubrovnik (13.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.7°C)Kyoto (14.3°C)Phuket (33°C)Cape Town (25.4°C)Prague (10°C)Amalfi Coast (15°C)Mexico City (26°C)Medellín (28°C)Fiji (30°C)London (12°C)Sydney (25°C)Iceland (4°C)Tulum (30°C)Dubai (29°C)Singapore (32°C)Hoi An (28°C)Chiang Mai (34.5°C)Miami (26.7°C)Florence (14.8°C)Queenstown (19.5°C)Madrid (15°C)Porto (17°C)Edinburgh (9°C)Copenhagen (7°C)Budapest (11°C)Kraków (9°C)Tbilisi (13°C)Hanoi (22°C)Osaka (14°C)Goa (34°C)Cusco (19°C)Buenos Aires (27°C)Mykonos (15°C)Zanzibar (32°C)Sri Lanka (32°C)Costa Rica (27°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Palawan, not across destinations. Methodology →