If you plan to visit Puerto Princesa in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +28°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 20 rainy days in the month and around 63 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+28°C
Avg. max. temperature
+23°C
Min.
+32°C
Max.
63 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
7 ⛅️
Cloudy
20 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Puerto Princesa has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Puerto Princesa in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Puerto Princesa for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +30°C during the day to a minimum of +25°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +29°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 20% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +29°C to +30°C.
Is Puerto Princesa warm or cold in March?
Puerto Princesa is typically warm in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +28°C to +28°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +25°C to +25°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
March is one of the coolest months in Puerto Princesa, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Puerto Princesa in March
Puerto Princesa weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+28°C
+28°C
+29°C
Min. temperature
+22°C
+23°C
+25°C
Max. temperature
+31°C
+32°C
+33°C
Rainfall
52 mm
63 mm
69 mm
Wind
3 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
78%
77%
76%
Air pressure
1010 HPa
1010 HPa
1009 HPa
Sunny days
3
5
4
Cloudy days
8
7
3
Rainy days
17
20
23
Snowy days
0
0
0
March weather is still as ok as in February.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +28°C for average maximum temperature during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 52 mm to 63 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 78% to 77%.Winds are calmer in comparison to February, going down from 3 m/s to 2 m/s on average.The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 5.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Puerto Princesa in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Puerto Princesa is gradually decreasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Puerto Princesa based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 45% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 26 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 9 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Puerto Princesa wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 97% chance of precipitation and 286 mm of rainfall per day. February, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 59% chance of precipitation and 52 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Puerto Princesa?
This is the weather in Puerto Princesa in March 2023:
1 March
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+29°C
2 March
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+28°C
3 March
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+28°C
4 March
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+28°C
5 March
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+28°C
6 March
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+29°C
7 March
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+29°C
8 March
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+29°C
9 March
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+29°C
10 March
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+29°C
11 March
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+29°C
12 March
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+29°C
13 March
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+30°C
14 March
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+28°C
15 March
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+28°C
16 March
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+29°C
17 March
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+29°C
18 March
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+28°C
19 March
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+29°C
20 March
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+29°C
21 March
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+29°C
22 March
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+28°C
23 March
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+28°C
24 March
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+29°C
25 March
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+30°C
26 March
🌧️
+29°C
27 March
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+30°C
28 March
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+30°C
29 March
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+30°C
30 March
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+30°C
31 March
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+30°C
In March 2023 Puerto Princesa had 9 sunny days, 20 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +29°C, with an absolute maximum of +30°C and a minimum of +28°C. The average humidity was 74%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 48%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 6 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Puerto Princesa climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Puerto Princesa in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1986 (+28°C) and the highest in 2020 (+30°C). The driest year was 1991 with only 1263 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 2876 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Puerto Princesa in March:
Is March a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
It’s always a good time to visit Puerto Princesa, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Puerto Princesa in March?
March is warm in Puerto Princesa. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Puerto Princesa rainy in March?
Puerto Princesa is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Puerto Princesa in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Puerto Princesa in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
Other cities in Philippines
Check out the weather for other cities in Philippines.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Puerto Princesa, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.