Siargao or Boracay in March?
On climate data, Boracay comes out ahead overall in March. See the per-criterion details below.
SiargaoPhoto: Azposse · CC BY-SA 4.0
BoracayPhoto: Checkingfax · CC BY-SA 4.0Key figures in March
| Criterion | Siargao | Boracay |
|---|---|---|
| Average daily high | 28 °C | 28 °C |
| Average daily low | 27 °C | 26 °C |
| Sea | 28 °C ★ | 27 °C |
| Rainy days | 25 rainy days (est.) | 10 rainy days (est.) ★ |
| Sun | 7 h/day | 8 h/day ★ |
| Humidity | 81 % | 79 % |
Winner by travel type
Trade-offs
- Boracay is drier, with about 15 fewer rainy days.
Siargao or Boracay in March: the short answer
In March, Boracay comes out ahead on the overall climate score (Siargao 61/100 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 Siargao averages a climate score of 57/100, 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 28 °C in Siargao and 28 °C in Boracay — about the same. Average daily lows are around 27 °C versus 26 °C.
On rain, Siargao sees about 25 rainy days in March and Boracay about 10 — drier in Boracay. Boracay gets more sunshine (7 vs 8 hours a day).
Sea temperature and swimming
In March the water is about 28 °C at Siargao and 27 °C at Boracay — warmer for swimming at Siargao. Over the year, Siargao 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 Siargao and June for Boracay.
Rain and sun across the year
Over a full year Siargao records roughly 326 rainy days and Boracay about 247 — the drier of the two overall is Boracay. At their sunniest, Siargao 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, Siargao is at its best in January, February and March, 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: Boracay scores higher in March (Siargao 74 vs Boracay 88).
City breaks: Boracay scores higher in March (Siargao 54 vs Boracay 76).
Active & hiking: Boracay scores higher in March (Siargao 41 vs Boracay 58).
Family: Boracay scores higher in March (Siargao 65 vs Boracay 82).
Verdict: which should you pick?
In March, Boracay leads across every scored category here — the overall score and each travel type — so on the climate data it is the clearer pick this month. Over the year, Boracay carries the higher overall climate score. Your own priority (sun, sea, low rain or sightseeing comfort) still matters, and the month-by-month pages for each destination give you the full picture before you book.