Dumaguete weather in March
In March, Dumaguete sees average daytime highs of 30°C and overnight lows near 24°C, with 89 mm of rain across 12.2 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in March, and the air most often feels oppressive.
Daylight stretches from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, March is Dumaguete's 2nd-clearest and 3rd-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Dumaguete's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 30°
- 3rd warmest
- Overnight low
- 24°
- 4th coldest
- Rainfall
- 89 mm
- 12.2 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 5:58 AM – 5:55 PM
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 12 km/h
- 3rd windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.2 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.5
- out of 10
Dumaguete is city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Negros Oriental.
- Density
- 3,377/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1948
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 30°C through the month.
A typical March day in Dumaguete reaches about 30°C in the afternoon and slips back to 24°C overnight — a 6°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 32°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs about 1°C warmer than February and about 1°C cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
| Avg low (°C) | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 24 |
| 2 | 30 | 24 |
| 3 | 30 | 24 |
| 4 | 30 | 24 |
| 5 | 30 | 24 |
| 6 | 30 | 24 |
| 7 | 30 | 24 |
| 8 | 30 | 24 |
| 9 | 30 | 24 |
| 10 | 30 | 24 |
| 11 | 30 | 24 |
| 12 | 30 | 24 |
| 13 | 30 | 24 |
| 14 | 30 | 24 |
| 15 | 30 | 24 |
| 16 | 30 | 24 |
| 17 | 30 | 24 |
| 18 | 31 | 24 |
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| 25 | 31 | 25 |
| 26 | 31 | 25 |
| 27 | 31 | 25 |
| 28 | 31 | 25 |
| 29 | 31 | 25 |
| 30 | 31 | 25 |
| 31 | 31 | 25 |
How March really feels in Dumaguete
Once humidity and wind are folded in, March averages 31 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in March is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Dumaguete weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 3rd-warmest and 11th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 29° / 24° | 112 | 17.6 | 11.5 | 4.4 |
| Feb | 30° / 24° | 106 | 12.7 | 11.7 | 4.7 |
| Mar | 30° / 24° | 89 | 12.2 | 11.9 | 4.5 |
| Apr | 32° / 25° | 74 | 12.4 | 12.2 | 4.0 |
| May | 31° / 25° | 161 | 22.2 | 12.4 | 3.0 |
| Jun | 30° / 25° | 249 | 26.7 | 12.5 | 2.8 |
| Jul | 30° / 25° | 278 | 27.7 | 12.5 | 2.9 |
| Aug | 30° / 25° | 240 | 25.3 | 12.3 | 3.1 |
| Sep | 30° / 25° | 247 | 26.3 | 12.1 | 2.9 |
| Oct | 30° / 25° | 256 | 28.1 | 11.8 | 2.9 |
| Nov | 30° / 25° | 176 | 24.3 | 11.6 | 3.2 |
| Dec | 29° / 24° | 165 | 22.3 | 11.5 | 3.7 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 29% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 16% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 55%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 | 50 | 51 | 52 | 53 | 53 | 54 |
| Cloudier (%) | 59 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 59 | 59 | 58 | 59 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 55 | 53 | 53 | 52 | 51 | 50 | 50 | 49 | 48 | 47 | 47 | 46 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 41 | 59 |
| 2 | 41 | 59 |
| 3 | 41 | 59 |
| 4 | 41 | 59 |
| 5 | 42 | 58 |
| 6 | 41 | 59 |
| 7 | 41 | 59 |
| 8 | 42 | 58 |
| 9 | 41 | 59 |
| 10 | 41 | 59 |
| 11 | 41 | 59 |
| 12 | 42 | 58 |
| 13 | 41 | 59 |
| 14 | 42 | 58 |
| 15 | 42 | 58 |
| 16 | 44 | 56 |
| 17 | 44 | 56 |
| 18 | 44 | 56 |
| 19 | 45 | 55 |
| 20 | 45 | 55 |
| 21 | 47 | 53 |
| 22 | 47 | 53 |
| 23 | 48 | 52 |
| 24 | 49 | 51 |
| 25 | 50 | 50 |
| 26 | 50 | 50 |
| 27 | 51 | 49 |
| 28 | 52 | 48 |
| 29 | 53 | 47 |
| 30 | 53 | 47 |
| 31 | 54 | 46 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Dumaguete gets around 89 mm of rain over 12.2 wet days in March. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 39% and peaks near 41% on the wettest days.
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| Rain chance (%) | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 41 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 40 | 39 | 39 | 39 | 38 | 38 | 37 | 37 | 37 | 37 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 39 |
| 2 | 39 |
| 3 | 39 |
| 4 | 39 |
| 5 | 39 |
| 6 | 39 |
| 7 | 40 |
| 8 | 40 |
| 9 | 40 |
| 10 | 40 |
| 11 | 41 |
| 12 | 41 |
| 13 | 41 |
| 14 | 41 |
| 15 | 40 |
| 16 | 40 |
| 17 | 40 |
| 18 | 40 |
| 19 | 40 |
| 20 | 40 |
| 21 | 40 |
| 22 | 40 |
| 23 | 39 |
| 24 | 39 |
| 25 | 39 |
| 26 | 38 |
| 27 | 38 |
| 28 | 37 |
| 29 | 37 |
| 30 | 37 |
| 31 | 37 |
Humidity in March
Most of March feels oppressive — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, March lands in the oppressive band about 79% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muggy (%) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Oppressive (%) | 82 | 82 | 83 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 82 | 81 | 81 | 80 | 80 | 79 | 79 | 78 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Miserable (%) | 11 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 17 | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 7 | 82 | 11 |
| 2 | 7 | 82 | 11 |
| 3 | 6 | 83 | 11 |
| 4 | 6 | 82 | 12 |
| 5 | 6 | 82 | 12 |
| 6 | 6 | 82 | 12 |
| 7 | 5 | 82 | 13 |
| 8 | 5 | 82 | 13 |
| 9 | 5 | 82 | 13 |
| 10 | 5 | 82 | 13 |
| 11 | 5 | 81 | 14 |
| 12 | 5 | 81 | 14 |
| 13 | 5 | 80 | 15 |
| 14 | 5 | 80 | 15 |
| 15 | 5 | 79 | 16 |
| 16 | 5 | 79 | 16 |
| 17 | 5 | 78 | 17 |
| 18 | 4 | 79 | 17 |
| 19 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 20 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 21 | 4 | 78 | 18 |
| 22 | 4 | 77 | 19 |
| 23 | 3 | 78 | 19 |
| 24 | 3 | 77 | 20 |
| 25 | 3 | 77 | 20 |
| 26 | 3 | 76 | 21 |
| 27 | 3 | 76 | 21 |
| 28 | 3 | 76 | 21 |
| 29 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
| 30 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
| 31 | 3 | 75 | 22 |
Wind in March
Winds average 12 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 11 km/h on the calmest days to 12 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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| Wind speed (km/h) | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | light breeze |
| 2 | 12 | light breeze |
| 3 | 12 | light breeze |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 12 | calm |
| 8 | 12 | calm |
| 9 | 12 | calm |
| 10 | 12 | calm |
| 11 | 12 | calm |
| 12 | 12 | calm |
| 13 | 12 | calm |
| 14 | 12 | calm |
| 15 | 12 | calm |
| 16 | 12 | calm |
| 17 | 12 | calm |
| 18 | 12 | calm |
| 19 | 12 | calm |
| 20 | 12 | calm |
| 21 | 12 | calm |
| 22 | 11 | calm |
| 23 | 11 | calm |
| 24 | 11 | calm |
| 25 | 11 | calm |
| 26 | 11 | calm |
| 27 | 11 | calm |
| 28 | 11 | calm |
| 29 | 11 | calm |
| 30 | 11 | calm |
| 31 | 11 | calm |
Sunrise & sunset in March
Daylight runs from about 11 h 48 min at the start of March to 12 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 18 minutes over March. Sunrise moves from 6:06 AM to 5:50 AM, and sunset from 5:54 PM to 5:54 PM.
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| Daylight (h) | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.8 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 11.9 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 12.1 | 12.1 | 12.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 6:06 | 6:05 | 6:05 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:03 | 6:03 | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:01 | 6:01 | 6:00 | 5:59 | 5:59 | 5:58 | 5:58 | 5:57 | 5:57 | 5:56 | 5:56 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:53 | 5:53 | 5:52 | 5:51 | 5:51 | 5:50 | 5:50 |
| Sunset (PM) | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:55 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:06 | 5:54 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:54 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:05 | 5:54 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:54 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:54 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:04 | 5:54 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:55 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:03 | 5:55 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:55 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:02 | 5:55 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:55 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:01 | 5:55 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:00 | 5:55 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:55 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 5:59 | 5:55 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:55 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 5:58 | 5:54 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:54 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 5:57 | 5:54 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:54 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 5:56 | 5:54 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 5:55 | 5:54 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 5:54 | 5:54 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 5:53 | 5:54 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 5:52 | 5:54 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 5:51 | 5:54 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 5:51 | 5:54 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:54 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 5:50 | 5:54 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.2 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.62 kWh/m² to a high of 6.53 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 6.2 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 5.9 | 5.9 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Level | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Bright | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 2 | 5.9 | Bright |
| 3 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 4 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 5 | 6.0 | Bright |
| 6 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.5 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Dumaguete
In March, Dumaguete sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Dumaguete sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is March a good time to visit Dumaguete?
Our two travel scores rate March for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
March is a reasonable time to visit Dumaguete for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Dumaguete in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Dumaguete sees daytime highs around 30°C and nights near 24°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection. Worth having: rain gear. About 12 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Dumaguete in March
The nearest coast averages about 27°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea offshore is warmest in June at about 29°C and coldest in February near 27°C.
The water stays above 20°C all year — warm enough for a swim any month.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sea temperature (°C) | 27 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 27 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 27 | Warm |
| Apr | 28 | Tropical |
| May | 29 | Tropical |
| Jun | 29 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 28 | Tropical |
UV index in Dumaguete in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 15 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Dumaguete peaks around March 21 at about 15 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 12 at about 10 (very high).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 11 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 15 | Extreme |
| Apr | 14 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 13 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 12 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Extreme |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Where is Dumaguete?
Dumaguete sits at 9.3°N, 123.3°E, 10 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Sibulan, 6.0 km away.
Topography around Dumaguete
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Dumaguete.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Dumaguete has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 43 m around an average of 9 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,845 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,813 m.
The land around Dumaguete is covered by water (46%), trees (28%) and artificial surfaces (22%) within 3 km, water (59%) and trees (38%) within 16 km, and water (67%) and trees (30%) within 80 km.
Philippines travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 2
- Exercise Increased Caution
- Power plugs
- Type A / B / C
- 230 V · 60 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 33% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $4,171
- 2025
- Happiness
- 6.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 48%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 4.3
- per 100k, 2023
- Road deaths
- 12
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- High
- EF EPI 569
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Dumaguete (9.3065°, 123.3077°, elevation 10 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. Tropical-cyclone seasons are the published climatological basin seasons (NOAA National Hurricane Center / regional warning centres). Sea temperatures are the NOAA OISST v2.1 1991–2020 monthly climatology (public domain), sampled at the nearest ocean point. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).