Trincomalee weather in March (Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Trincomalee usually fare in March? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Trincomalee tends to experience very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 30°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 26°C. These are average temperatures, but there can be hotter days. Be sure to wear appropriate clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Trincomalee in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 46 mm for the month. Records from the past 30 years suggest that around 4 days will experience rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 273 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Trincomalee.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days February typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Trincomalee climate page with graphs.

 

Trincomalee, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 26°C  

Max Temperature 30°C  

Water Temperature 28°C  

Chance of Rain 13%  

Precipitation 46 mm  

Rainy days 4 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 7 km/h  

Sunshine 273 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Sri Lanka in March

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. With a water temperature of around 28°C this is a great month to swim so bring your swimwear.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

10/10

Cycling

8/10

Walking

8/10

Barbeque

10/10

Camping

9/10

Outdoor sports

8/10

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