Mindanao Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Mindanao, Philippines in March.

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Davao City General Luna Cagayan de Oro General Santos

Thinking about venturing to Mindanao, Philippines this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Mindanao in March

Mindanao, Philippines is a region in Philippines. March in Mindanao generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Mambajao at 28°C (82°F) to very warm in Tagum at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Tagum and 26°C (79°F) in Mambajao. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Mindanao, Philippines in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mambajao with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Socorro with 235 mm (9.3 in).

Explore Mindanao by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Mindanao - and find the best time to visit. (based on Davao City)

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August31°C (88°F) September31°C (88°F) October31°C (88°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Mindanao in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Mindanao.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Mindanao

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Mindanao, Philippines?

Temperature range in Mindanao (March)

Precipitation variation in Mindanao (March)

Davao City

In March Davao City generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
124 mm (4.9 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
very good
very good
Climate in Davao City →

General Luna

In March General Luna generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
309 mm (12 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
very good
Climate in General Luna →

Cagayan de Oro

In March Cagayan de Oro generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
224 mm (8.8 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
193 mm (7.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
mixed
Climate in Cagayan de Oro →

General Santos

In March General Santos generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
160 mm (6.3 in)
160 mm (6.3 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
8 days
8 days
Weather conditions
good
good
mixed
Climate in General Santos →

Mambajao

In March Mambajao generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
186 mm (7.3 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
13 days
12 days
10 days
Weather conditions
good
excellent
excellent
Climate in Mambajao →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Mindanao, in Philippines.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Mindanao in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Davao City 31°C (88°F) 24°C (75°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
General Luna 29°C (84°F) 26°C (79°F) 225 mm (8.9 in)
Cagayan de Oro 30°C (86°F) 23°C (73°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
General Santos 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 160 mm (6.3 in)
Mambajao 28°C (82°F) 26°C (79°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Tagum 32°C (90°F) 24°C (75°F) 165 mm (6.5 in)

Mindanao weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Mindanao, Philippines in March?

March in Mindanao, Philippines brings good weather. In Davao City, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 24°C (75°F).

What is the average temperature in Mindanao, Philippines in March?

Daytime temperatures in Davao City peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in March, dropping to about 24°C (75°F) overnight.

Does Mindanao, Philippines get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Mindanao, Philippines. Davao City averages only about 98 mm (3.9 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Mindanao, Philippines?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Mindanao, Philippines. Typically, the climate in Davao City is very good.

On average, the best time to visit Mindanao, Philippines is in March and April with generally good weather in Davao City. On the other hand, the months of June and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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