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Athurugiriya weather in March (Colombo District, Sri Lanka)

How is the weather in Athurugiriya in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Athurugiriya generally has very high temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 34°C, while night temperatures can drop to 25°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.

Athurugiriya in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. Typically around 8 days of rainfall is expected.

The city usually sees around 276 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days January and February typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Athurugiriya, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 25°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Water TemperatureWater Temperature 28°C *  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 28%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 106 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 8 days  
HumidityHumidity 69% *  
WindspeedWindspeed 4 km/h *  
SunshineSunshine 276 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Colombo, Sri Lanka (13 KM, 8 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in March

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

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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 Athurugiriya in March?

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. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case. 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 in March.

Swimming
9/10
Cycling
7/10
Walking
7/10
Camping
6/10
Outdoor sports
7/10

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