Month guide · Palawan · Philippines
Palawan in March
What March is really like in Palawan: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Jordan Balintac, CC BY-SA 4.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Palawan. Expect average highs of 32°C (90°F), lows of 23°C (73°F), about 4 rainy days and roughly 12 hours of daylight. Hot, dry and calm; the Tubbataha liveaboard season usually opens mid-month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 32°C (90°F) / 23°C (73°F)
- Rainy days
- About 4
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea temperature
- 28°C (82°F)
- Crowds
- Busy
- Hotel prices
- High
Weather in March
March is the 3rd-warmest month in Palawan: days average 32°C (90°F) against a yearly average high of 32°C (90°F), and nights fall to about 23°C (73°F). Rain falls on roughly 4 of its 31 days. Compared with February (31°C (88°F)), March is about as warm; by April highs stay near 33°C (91°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:12
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:16
- Daylight
- About 12 hours
- Sea
- 28°C (82°F)
Cool dry season (December–February). Sunny, breezy and calm, with the most comfortable temperatures; Christmas and New Year are the most expensive weeks.
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
- Tubbataha dive season opens (usually mid-March)
- Holy Week — major domestic travel period, boats and rooms sell out (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.
Nature · Sabang
Puerto Princesa Subterranean River
Stay a night in Sabang and take the first boats of the morning, before day tours from Puerto Princesa arrive.
- Time needed
- Full day from Puerto Princesa
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Kids
- Rainy day
Nature · Miniloc Island, El Nido
Big Lagoon and Small Lagoon
On Miniloc Island in Bacuit Bay, the Big Lagoon is a basin of jade water enclosed by limestone walls, explored by kayak, while the Small Lagoon is entered by swimming or paddling through a narrow gap in the rock.
- Time needed
- Full-day tour
- Cost
- Mid-priced
- Iconic
- Nature
- Active
- Photo spot
- Couples
Experience · Coron Bay
Coron Bay wreck dives
Dive with a centre that matches wrecks to your certification; penetration dives need advanced training.
- Time needed
- Full day
- Cost
- Expensive
- History
- Active
- Iconic
Nature · Coron Island
Barracuda Lake
A brackish lake inside the limestone of Coron Island, known among divers for its thermocline, where the water temperature rises sharply at a few metres' depth.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- Nature
- Active
- Off the beaten path
The sea averages 28°C (82°F) — warm enough to swim. Best beaches near Palawan.
What to pack
For highs near 32°C, lows near 23°C and 4 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Palawan?
One of the best months to visit Palawan, with 2 notable events on the calendar. The other best months are January–February and April. Compare every month.
Palawan in other months
Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Palawan?
It is one of the best months to visit Palawan. Hot, dry and calm; the Tubbataha liveaboard season usually opens mid-month.
+How warm is Palawan in March?
Average highs are around 32°C (90°F) and lows around 23°C (73°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Palawan in March?
Expect rain on about 4 days of the month, so it is usually dry.