Month guide · Cebu · Philippines
Cebu in March
What March is really like in Cebu: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: LMP 2001, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Cebu. Expect average highs of 31°C (88°F), lows of 24°C (75°F), about 8 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Sunny and dry; one of the best months for beaches and canyoneering.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 31°C (88°F) / 24°C (75°F)
- Rainy days
- About 8
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 27°C (81°F)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 7th-warmest month in Cebu: days average 31°C (88°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 24°C (75°F). Rain falls on roughly 8 of its 31 days. Compared with February (30°C (86°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 32°C (90°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 05:52
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 17:56
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 27°C (81°F)
Dry season (February–May). Sunny days, calm seas and the best conditions for beaches, island hopping and canyoneering; Holy Week is very busy.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Holy Week (some years fall in March)
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.
Religious site · Downtown Cebu City
Basilica del Santo Niño
Queues to see the Santo Niño are long on Fridays and Sundays; go on a weekday morning and dress modestly.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Iconic
- History
- Architecture
Experience · Malapascua Island
Malapascua thresher-shark dives
Off Malapascua, divers descend at dawn to Monad Shoal, an underwater plateau where thresher sharks, with their long whip-like tails, visit cleaning stations.
- Time needed
- Half a day
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Nature
- Active
- Iconic
Museum · Downtown Cebu City
Casa Gorordo Museum
Visit with the nearby Yap-San Diego house and Heritage of Cebu Monument for a short Parian walk.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Rainy day
Historic site · Downtown Cebu City
Yap-San Diego Ancestral House
Built in the late 17th century by a Chinese merchant, this is one of the oldest houses in the Philippines, with coral-stone walls, a clay-tile roof and rooms crowded with antiques, religious images and old furniture, set around a small garden.
- Time needed
- 45 minutes
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
- Rainy day
The sea averages 27°C (81°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Cebu.
What to pack
For highs near 31°C, lows near 24°C and 8 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Cebu?
One of the best months to visit Cebu, with a notable event on the calendar. The other best months are February and April–May. Compare every month.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Cebu?
It is one of the best months to visit Cebu. Sunny and dry; one of the best months for beaches and canyoneering.
+How warm is Cebu in March?
Average highs are around 31°C (88°F) and lows around 24°C (75°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Cebu in March?
Expect rain on about 8 days of the month.