When to go · Brunei
Brunei in March
Mixed month. Ramadan and Hari Raya may fall here in 2026 (check): quiet days, festive nights.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Crowds
- Low
- Brunei
- Prices
- Low
- Brunei
Verdict
Ramadan and Hari Raya may fall here in 2026 (check): quiet days, festive nights.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- Coast and capital · Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara, Tutong, Seriabest weather
Hot and humid all year (around 32 °C (90 °F)); heaviest rain Nov–Jan; afternoon storms any month.Hot and humid all year (around 90 °F (32 °C)); heaviest rain Nov–Jan; afternoon storms any month.
- Temburong rainforest · Ulu Temburong, Bangarbest weather
River levels decide longboat trips; very wet in the north-east monsoon.
- Bandar Seri Begawan32 °C (90 °F) / 23 °C (73 °F), 12 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 73 °F (23 °C), 12 rain days
- Bangar32 °C (90 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 4 rain days90 °F (32 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 4 rain days
- Kuala Belait33 °C (91 °F) / 25 °C (77 °F), 8 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 77 °F (25 °C), 8 rain days
- Muara31 °C (88 °F) / 24 °C (75 °F), 11 rain days88 °F (31 °C) / 75 °F (24 °C), 11 rain days
- Tutong33 °C (91 °F) / 26 °C (79 °F), 3 rain days91 °F (33 °C) / 79 °F (26 °C), 3 rain days
Festivals and holidays
Dates as our data lists them. Moving holidays (lunar and Islamic calendars, Easter) shift every year: check the date for your year before you build a trip on it.
Ramadan big impact
Moves yearly (check; about Feb–Mar in 2026)
No eating or drinking in public by day, shorter hours, restaurants open at dusk.
Hari Raya Aidilfitri big impact
Moves yearly (check; about March in 2026)
Several days of holidays; Istana Nurul Iman open house on the first days (check).
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · Brunei
- Low
- Prices · Brunei
- Low
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Brunei, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Crowds
Mar: Low
Apr: Low
Prices
Mar: Low
Apr: Low
Festivals listed
Mar: 2
Apr: 0
March: Ramadan and Hari Raya may fall here in 2026 (check): quiet days, festive nights.
April: Drier; good for Temburong.
Brunei: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
Nothing unusual for the weather this month.
Where to go in March
Rated best or good this month
Coast and capital
Best weather of the year (Bandar Seri Begawan, Muara, Tutong, Seria)
Temburong rainforest
Best weather of the year (Ulu Temburong, Bangar)
Hot; good for mornings.
Best months: Feb–Sep
Best months: Feb–Oct
Best months: Feb–Sep (drier stretch)
Best months: Feb–Sep