Kandy weather in March (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

How does the March weather in Kandy compare to other months? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Kandy typically includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 31°C. At night, they generally drop to 20°C. Expect high temperatures this period, often making it the warmest month of the year. Light clothing and hydration will help you enjoy the sunny days.

Precipitation

Kandy in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 100 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 8 days.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 198 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February typically offers the best circumstances. While April, October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kandy, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 100 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (20 KM, 12 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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

What To Do

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

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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