Palawan or Boracay in March?
On climate data, Palawan comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
PalawanPhoto: Vyacheslav Argenberg · CC BY 4.0
BoracayPhoto: Checkingfax · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Palawan | Boracay |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 29 °C | 28 °C |
| Average daily low | 27 °C | 26 °C |
| Sea | 28 °C ★ | 27 °C |
| Rainy days | 7 rainy days (est.) ★ | 10 rainy days (est.) |
| Sun | 8 h/day | 8 h/day |
| Humidity | 77 % | 79 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Palawan is drier, with about 3 fewer rainy days.
Palawan or Boracay in March: the short answer
In March, Palawan comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Palawan 82/100 vs Boracay 78/100). That is a snapshot of one month, though — which one truly fits depends on what you want from the trip, so the breakdown below goes criterion by criterion.
This comparison focuses on March as a representative month for the pair; for any other month, use each destination's month-by-month pages. Across the whole year Palawan averages a climate score of 63/100, Boracay 63/100. Both profiles below are historical monthly averages, not a forecast.
Weather in March, side by side
The average daily high is about 29 °C in Palawan and 28 °C in Boracay — warmer in Palawan. Average daily lows are around 27 °C versus 26 °C.
On rain, Palawan sees about 7 rainy days in March and Boracay about 10 — drier in Palawan. Sunshine is comparable (8 vs 8 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In March the water is about 28 °C at Palawan and 27 °C at Boracay — warmer for swimming at Palawan. Over the year, Palawan is comfortable for swimming (from ~21 °C) in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December, Boracay in January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December. Peak sea warmth is June for Palawan and June for Boracay.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Palawan records roughly 243 rainy days and Boracay about 247 — the drier of the two overall is Palawan. At their sunniest, Palawan reaches about 8 hours of sun a day (April) and Boracay about 8 (April). If dependable dry, sunny weather is your top priority, weigh these annual totals alongside the single month above.
Best time to visit each
Climatically, Palawan is at its best in January, February, March and April, while Boracay peaks in January, February, March and April. If your dates are fixed, pick the destination whose strong season overlaps them; if you are flexible, plan around these windows.
Which suits which kind of trip
Based on the March scores for each travel style:
Beach & swimming: Palawan scores higher in March (Palawan 91 vs Boracay 88).
City breaks: Palawan scores higher in March (Palawan 80 vs Boracay 76).
Active & hiking: Palawan scores higher in March (Palawan 64 vs Boracay 58).
Family: Palawan scores higher in March (Palawan 86 vs Boracay 82).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In March, Palawan leads across every scored category here. Choose using the March values and travel-style scores above. The rounded annual overall scores are also tied (63/100). A higher annual score therefore cannot decide the choice. Use the monthly values for your actual travel dates.