Anuradhapura weather in March (Anuradhapura District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Anuradhapura in March? Our guide gives you the essential weather details for this month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Anuradhapura includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Anticipate daytime highs near 35°C, and cooler nights with temperatures around 24°C. Often, it stands out as the year's warmest month. With this in mind, cool breathable fabrics will make navigating the heat much more bearable. Always be ready to embrace the warmth while staying cool and protected.

Precipitation

Anuradhapura in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 5 days of rain.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures January and February generally stand out with the best circumstances. While April and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Anuradhapura, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 24°C  

Max Temperature 35°C  

Chance of Rain 16%  

Precipitation 52 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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.

What To Do

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

Camping

8/10

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