Puerto Princesa weather in March
In March, Puerto Princesa sees average daytime highs of 29°C and overnight lows near 25°C, with 99 mm of rain across 14.1 wet days and about 11.9 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 10th-wettest month of the year here.
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% 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 Puerto Princesa's 2nd-clearest and 4th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Puerto Princesa's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 29°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 25°
- 5th coldest
- Rainfall
- 99 mm
- 14.1 wet days
- Daylight
- 11 h 54 min
- 6:17 AM – 6:13 PM
- Cloud cover
- 55%
- 2nd clearest
- Wind
- 11 km/h
- 4th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.18 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 5.1
- out of 10
Puerto Princesa is city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Palawan.
- Density
- 94/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- 1872
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in March
Day-to-day highs hold fairly steady near 29°C through the month.
A typical March day in Puerto Princesa reaches about 29°C in the afternoon and slips back to 25°C overnight — a 4°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 28°C and 30°C. Set against its neighbours, March runs on par with February and about 1°C cooler than April.
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| Avg high (°C) | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Avg low (°C) | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29 | 25 |
| 2 | 29 | 25 |
| 3 | 29 | 25 |
| 4 | 29 | 25 |
| 5 | 29 | 25 |
| 6 | 29 | 25 |
| 7 | 29 | 25 |
| 8 | 29 | 25 |
| 9 | 29 | 25 |
| 10 | 29 | 25 |
| 11 | 29 | 25 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 |
| 13 | 29 | 25 |
| 14 | 29 | 25 |
| 15 | 29 | 25 |
| 16 | 29 | 25 |
| 17 | 29 | 25 |
| 18 | 29 | 25 |
| 19 | 29 | 25 |
| 20 | 29 | 25 |
| 21 | 29 | 25 |
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| 24 | 29 | 25 |
| 25 | 29 | 25 |
| 26 | 29 | 25 |
| 27 | 29 | 25 |
| 28 | 29 | 25 |
| 29 | 29 | 25 |
| 30 | 29 | 25 |
| 31 | 29 | 25 |
How March really feels in Puerto Princesa
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.
Puerto Princesa weather by month
How March compares with the rest of the year at a glance. March is the 7th-warmest and 10th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28° / 25° | 101 | 14.7 | 11.5 | 5.3 |
| Feb | 28° / 25° | 78 | 11.6 | 11.7 | 5.5 |
| Mar | 29° / 25° | 99 | 14.1 | 11.9 | 5.1 |
| Apr | 30° / 26° | 82 | 16 | 12.2 | 4.5 |
| May | 30° / 26° | 186 | 25.5 | 12.4 | 3.2 |
| Jun | 29° / 26° | 226 | 26.7 | 12.6 | 3.0 |
| Jul | 29° / 25° | 227 | 27 | 12.5 | 3.2 |
| Aug | 29° / 25° | 208 | 26.4 | 12.3 | 3.3 |
| Sep | 29° / 25° | 238 | 26.3 | 12.1 | 3.1 |
| Oct | 29° / 25° | 259 | 28 | 11.8 | 3.2 |
| Nov | 29° / 25° | 208 | 25.6 | 11.6 | 3.5 |
| Dec | 28° / 25° | 196 | 23.2 | 11.4 | 4.0 |
Cloud cover in March
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 38% of the time in March.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 18% of March, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 44%. Skies tend to open up as the month goes on.
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| Clearer (%) | 53 | 54 | 53 | 53 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 54 | 55 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 55 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 56 | 57 | 56 | 57 | 57 | 58 | 58 | 58 | 59 |
| Cloudier (%) | 47 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 45 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 43 | 44 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 47 |
| 2 | 54 | 46 |
| 3 | 53 | 47 |
| 4 | 53 | 47 |
| 5 | 54 | 46 |
| 6 | 54 | 46 |
| 7 | 54 | 46 |
| 8 | 54 | 46 |
| 9 | 54 | 46 |
| 10 | 55 | 45 |
| 11 | 55 | 45 |
| 12 | 56 | 44 |
| 13 | 56 | 44 |
| 14 | 55 | 45 |
| 15 | 56 | 44 |
| 16 | 56 | 44 |
| 17 | 56 | 44 |
| 18 | 56 | 44 |
| 19 | 56 | 44 |
| 20 | 56 | 44 |
| 21 | 56 | 44 |
| 22 | 56 | 44 |
| 23 | 56 | 44 |
| 24 | 57 | 43 |
| 25 | 56 | 44 |
| 26 | 57 | 43 |
| 27 | 57 | 43 |
| 28 | 58 | 42 |
| 29 | 58 | 42 |
| 30 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 59 | 41 |
Chance of precipitation in March
Puerto Princesa gets around 99 mm of rain over 14.1 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 45% and peaks near 48% on the wettest days. The odds climb toward the end of the month.
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| Rain chance (%) | 40 | 41 | 41 | 42 | 42 | 43 | 43 | 44 | 44 | 44 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 45 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 47 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 | 48 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 40 |
| 2 | 41 |
| 3 | 41 |
| 4 | 42 |
| 5 | 42 |
| 6 | 43 |
| 7 | 43 |
| 8 | 44 |
| 9 | 44 |
| 10 | 44 |
| 11 | 45 |
| 12 | 45 |
| 13 | 45 |
| 14 | 45 |
| 15 | 46 |
| 16 | 46 |
| 17 | 46 |
| 18 | 46 |
| 19 | 46 |
| 20 | 47 |
| 21 | 47 |
| 22 | 47 |
| 23 | 47 |
| 24 | 47 |
| 25 | 48 |
| 26 | 48 |
| 27 | 48 |
| 28 | 48 |
| 29 | 48 |
| 30 | 48 |
| 31 | 48 |
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 70% of days. Sticky, muggy-or-worse air turns up on roughly 100% of them.
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| Muggy (%) | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oppressive (%) | 79 | 79 | 78 | 78 | 77 | 78 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 74 | 73 | 73 | 72 | 72 | 71 | 70 | 70 | 69 | 68 | 67 | 66 | 65 | 64 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 60 | 59 | 58 | 57 |
| Miserable (%) | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 25 | 26 | 26 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 | 36 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
| Muggy (%) | Oppressive (%) | Miserable (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 2 | 2 | 79 | 19 |
| 3 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 4 | 2 | 78 | 20 |
| 5 | 2 | 77 | 21 |
| 6 | 1 | 78 | 21 |
| 7 | 1 | 77 | 22 |
| 8 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 9 | 1 | 76 | 23 |
| 10 | 1 | 75 | 24 |
| 11 | 1 | 74 | 25 |
| 12 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 13 | 1 | 73 | 26 |
| 14 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 15 | 1 | 72 | 27 |
| 16 | 1 | 71 | 28 |
| 17 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 18 | 1 | 70 | 29 |
| 19 | 1 | 69 | 30 |
| 20 | 1 | 68 | 31 |
| 21 | 1 | 67 | 32 |
| 22 | 1 | 66 | 33 |
| 23 | 1 | 65 | 34 |
| 24 | 1 | 64 | 35 |
| 25 | 0 | 64 | 36 |
| 26 | 0 | 62 | 38 |
| 27 | 0 | 61 | 39 |
| 28 | 0 | 60 | 40 |
| 29 | 0 | 59 | 41 |
| 30 | 0 | 58 | 42 |
| 31 | 0 | 57 | 43 |
Wind in March
Winds average 11 km/h in March.
Across March, daily wind ranges from about 10 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 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
| Feels | 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 | calm | calm | calm |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12 | calm |
| 2 | 12 | calm |
| 3 | 12 | calm |
| 4 | 12 | calm |
| 5 | 12 | calm |
| 6 | 12 | calm |
| 7 | 11 | calm |
| 8 | 11 | calm |
| 9 | 11 | calm |
| 10 | 11 | calm |
| 11 | 11 | calm |
| 12 | 11 | calm |
| 13 | 11 | calm |
| 14 | 11 | calm |
| 15 | 11 | calm |
| 16 | 11 | calm |
| 17 | 11 | calm |
| 18 | 11 | calm |
| 19 | 11 | calm |
| 20 | 11 | calm |
| 21 | 10 | calm |
| 22 | 10 | calm |
| 23 | 10 | calm |
| 24 | 10 | calm |
| 25 | 10 | calm |
| 26 | 10 | calm |
| 27 | 10 | calm |
| 28 | 10 | calm |
| 29 | 10 | calm |
| 30 | 10 | calm |
| 31 | 10 | 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 6:24 AM to 6:08 AM, and sunset from 6:12 PM to 6:12 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) | 6:24 | 6:24 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:23 | 6:22 | 6:22 | 6:21 | 6:21 | 6:20 | 6:19 | 6:19 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:17 | 6:17 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:15 | 6:14 | 6:14 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:10 | 6:10 | 6:09 | 6:08 | 6:08 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11.8 | 6:24 | 6:12 |
| 2 | 11.8 | 6:24 | 6:12 |
| 3 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:12 |
| 4 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:12 |
| 5 | 11.8 | 6:23 | 6:13 |
| 6 | 11.8 | 6:22 | 6:13 |
| 7 | 11.9 | 6:22 | 6:13 |
| 8 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:13 |
| 9 | 11.9 | 6:21 | 6:13 |
| 10 | 11.9 | 6:20 | 6:13 |
| 11 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:13 |
| 12 | 11.9 | 6:19 | 6:13 |
| 13 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:13 |
| 14 | 11.9 | 6:18 | 6:13 |
| 15 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:13 |
| 16 | 11.9 | 6:17 | 6:13 |
| 17 | 11.9 | 6:16 | 6:13 |
| 18 | 12.0 | 6:16 | 6:13 |
| 19 | 12.0 | 6:15 | 6:13 |
| 20 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:13 |
| 21 | 12.0 | 6:14 | 6:13 |
| 22 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 23 | 12.0 | 6:13 | 6:13 |
| 24 | 12.0 | 6:12 | 6:12 |
| 25 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| 26 | 12.0 | 6:11 | 6:12 |
| 27 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:12 |
| 28 | 12.0 | 6:10 | 6:12 |
| 29 | 12.1 | 6:09 | 6:12 |
| 30 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:12 |
| 31 | 12.1 | 6:08 | 6:12 |
Solar energy in March
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in March, about 6.18 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 4.47 kWh/m² to a high of 6.36 kWh/m² in April across the year — March's 6.18 kWh/m² sits near the top of that range.
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| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.2 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 |
| Level | 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 | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.0 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.1 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.2 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 26 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 27 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 28 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 29 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 30 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 31 | 6.4 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Puerto Princesa
In March, Puerto Princesa sits inside its pacific typhoon season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Puerto Princesa sits in the Pacific typhoon belt; the season peaks July–October.
Is March a good time to visit Puerto Princesa?
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 Puerto Princesa for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Puerto Princesa in March
From March's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In March, Puerto Princesa sees daytime highs around 29°C and nights near 25°C. Pack light clothes, rain gear and sun protection. About 14 days see rain.
Sea temperature near Puerto Princesa in March
The nearest coast averages about 28°C in March — the other half of the beach question. The full-year curve and swim-comfort zones are below.
The sea at the nearest coast (about 18 km away) is warmest in May at about 30°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) | 28 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Comfort | Warm | Warm | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical | Tropical |
| Sea temperature (°C) | Comfort | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 28 | Warm |
| Feb | 27 | Warm |
| Mar | 28 | Tropical |
| Apr | 29 | Tropical |
| May | 30 | Tropical |
| Jun | 30 | Tropical |
| Jul | 29 | Tropical |
| Aug | 29 | Tropical |
| Sep | 29 | Tropical |
| Oct | 29 | Tropical |
| Nov | 29 | Tropical |
| Dec | 29 | Tropical |
UV index in Puerto Princesa in March
Clear-sky midday UV in March peaks around 14 (very high — sun protection essential). The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Puerto Princesa peaks around March 18 at about 14 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near November 22 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 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 14 | 13 | 11 | 10 | 10 |
| Level | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Extreme | Very high | Very high |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 11 | Extreme |
| Feb | 13 | Extreme |
| Mar | 14 | Extreme |
| Apr | 13 | Extreme |
| May | 13 | Extreme |
| Jun | 12 | Extreme |
| Jul | 12 | Extreme |
| Aug | 14 | Extreme |
| Sep | 13 | Extreme |
| Oct | 11 | Extreme |
| Nov | 10 | Very high |
| Dec | 10 | Very high |
Where is Puerto Princesa?
Puerto Princesa sits at 9.7°N, 118.7°E, 20 m above sea level, in Philippines. The nearest listed city is Narra, 64 km away.
Topography around Puerto Princesa
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Puerto Princesa.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Puerto Princesa has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 32 m around an average of 6 m above sea level; within 16 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,260 m; within 80 km, very significant variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 1,695 m.
The land around Puerto Princesa is covered by water (61%) within 3 km, water (49%) and trees (44%) within 16 km, and water (70%) and trees (28%) 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 Puerto Princesa (9.7392°, 118.7353°, elevation 20 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).