Northern Mindanao weather in March
March is one of the best months to visit Northern Mindanao: highs of 30°C (85°F) and about 76 mm (3.0 in) of rain on average. Nights average 24°C (76°F) and cloud cover 69% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). The sea averages 28°C (82°F). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with February, it is warmer and drier; April brings highs of 31°C (87°F) and 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Cagayan de Oro, the largest city in Northern Mindanao. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Northern Mindanao?
best month Weather score 74/100.
Yes. March is one of the best months for weather in Northern Mindanao.
Does it rain a lot in Northern Mindanao in March?
Some rain is normal: about 76 mm (3.0 in) falls in an average March. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Northern Mindanao in March?
Days average 30°C (85°F) and nights 24°C (76°F).
Northern Mindanao weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Sea | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 157 mm | 82% | 28°C (83°F) | fair |
| February | 29°C (83°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 98 mm | 74% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| March | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 76 mm | 69% | 28°C (82°F) | best |
| April | 31°C (87°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 71 mm | 66% | 29°C (85°F) | best |
| May | 30°C (87°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 157 mm | 80% | 30°C (87°F) | fair |
| June | 29°C (85°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 258 mm | 87% | 31°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| July | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 257 mm | 89% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| August | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 206 mm | 87% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| September | 29°C (84°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 233 mm | 88% | 30°C (86°F) | least pleasant |
| October | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 238 mm | 84% | 30°C (87°F) | least pleasant |
| November | 29°C (84°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 173 mm | 80% | 30°C (86°F) | fair |
| December | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 173 mm | 81% | 30°C (85°F) | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), sea temperature from Open-Meteo Marine. Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Northern Mindanao in March
Weather can differ a lot within Northern Mindanao: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cagayan de Oro | 30°C (85°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 76 mm | best |
| Iligan | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm | best |
| Mantampay | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (65°F) | 88 mm | best |
| NIA Valencia | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 104 mm | best |
| Gingoog | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 137 mm | best |
| Manolo Fortich | 28°C (82°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 105 mm | best |
| Quezon | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 109 mm | best |
| Maramag | 26°C (78°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 104 mm | best |
| Ozamiz City | 30°C (86°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 96 mm | best |
| Don Carlos | 28°C (83°F) | 19°C (67°F) | 109 mm | best |
| Oroquieta | 29°C (83°F) | 25°C (76°F) | 86 mm | best |
| Mariano | 28°C (82°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 137 mm | best |