Arugam Bay weather in March (Ampara District, Sri Lanka)

How's the weather trend in Arugam Bay as March approaches? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Arugam Bay includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The daytime often sees temperatures reaching 31°C, but nighttime brings a cool-down to 25°C. Typical temperatures can be misleading; some days will be hotter. Prepare with light clothing and plenty of hydration to stay cool.

Precipitation

Arugam Bay in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 5 days days of rain.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 250 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Arugam Bay.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, June, July and August typically offer the best circumstances. While November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Arugam Bay, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (51 KM, 32 Miles).

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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