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Manila Weather in March

Manila in March

The short of it: Manila in March averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 23 °C (74 °F), with 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain and about 12 h 1 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are January and February. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 23° · rain 21 mm · daylight 12 h 1 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: January & February

March in Manila brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 23°, with about 21 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain.

The sun is up for about 12 h 1 min in mid-March, 22 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are January and February.

Against its neighbours, Manila runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Santa Cruz, 0 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Manila, by the numbers

Warmth rank
4th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
2° warmer, 5.0 mm less rain
Versus April
1° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 1 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Santa CruzNational Capital Region0 km SSE32°23°21 mm
CaloocanNational Capital Region5 km NNW33°23°26 mm
San JuanNational Capital Region6 km E33°23°25 mm
MandaluyongNational Capital Region6 km ESE33°24°20 mm
Mandaluyong CityNational Capital Region7 km ESE33°24°20 mm
PasayNational Capital Region8 km SSE33°24°18 mm
NavotasNational Capital Region8 km NNW32°23°25 mm
Makati CityNational Capital Region8 km SE33°24°20 mm

The Almanac · Manila Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain.

Climate of Manila by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January30°22°34 mm14 km/h11 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
February31°22°26 mm13 km/h11 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
March32°23°21 mm11 km/h12 h 1 min✦✦✦✦
April34°25°31 mm10 km/h12 h 27 min✦✦✦
May34°25°170 mm9 km/h12 h 48 min✦
June33°25°260 mm9 km/h12 h 59 min✦✦
July31°24°440 mm9 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦
August31°25°485 mm9 km/h12 h 36 min✦✦
September31°24°392 mm9 km/h12 h 12 min✦✦
October31°24°233 mm8 km/h11 h 47 min✦✦
November31°24°126 mm10 km/h11 h 26 min✦✦
December30°23°121 mm13 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Manila in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Manila in March?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 23 °C (74 °F), with about 21 mm (0.83 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. It is the driest month of the year, only 21 mm of rain.

Is March a good time to visit Manila?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are January and February.

How long are the days in Manila in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 12 h 1 min. The days are lengthening — from 11 h 16 min in December to 12 h 59 min in June.

Does it snow in Manila in March?

Hardly — March nights average 23 °C (74 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Manila in March?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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