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Boracay in March
What March is really like in Boracay: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Boracay. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 6 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Dry and warming, with calm swimming conditions and long sunny days.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 6
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 4th-warmest month in Boracay: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 30°C (86°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 6 of its 31 days. Compared with February (29°C (84°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 31°C (88°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:00
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:03
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Cool dry season (December–February). Breezy amihan weather, calm White Beach and kitesurfing wind on Bulabog; Christmas and Chinese New Year bring peak crowds.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 4 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 4 for hotel prices (highest in April). Book accommodation early: March is one of the pricier months.
Events in March
- Holy Week — very busy with domestic travellers (March or April)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Street · Station 2
D'Mall
Use it as a meeting point and for browsing in the evening; prices for souvenirs are often lower in the side alleys.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Shopping
- Food
- After dark
- Free
Beach · Diniwid Beach
Diniwid Beach
A small cove just north of Station 1, reached by a concrete path cut into the cliff, with clear water, a few resorts and a quiet atmosphere compared with White Beach.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Couples
- Off the beaten path
Beach · Station 3
Tambisaan Beach
Bring your own snorkel and ask locals about the tide; at low tide the reef is very shallow.
- Time needed
- 2 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Off the beaten path
- Nature
Beach · Station 2
White Beach
The island's west-coast beach runs for about 4 km of fine, pale coral sand and shallow turquoise water, divided informally into Stations 1, 2 and 3.
- Time needed
- Half a day or more
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- Kids
- Couples
- Outdoors
- Photo spot
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Boracay.
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 24°C and 6 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Boracay?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Boracay?
It is one of the best months to visit Boracay. Dry and warming, with calm swimming conditions and long sunny days.
+How warm is Boracay in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Boracay in March?
Expect rain on about 6 days of the month.