Katugastota weather in March (Sri Lanka)

What kind of weather does March bring to Katugastota? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Katugastota includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 31°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 20°C. Expect high temperatures this month, marking it as the warmest of the year. Prepare with lightweight clothing and plenty of sunscreen to stay comfortable.

Precipitation

Katugastota in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 99 mm for the month. On average, there are about 8 days with rain during this month.

Average sunshine

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, meaning plenty of sunny days and a vibrant atmosphere.

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

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

 

Katugastota, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 25%  

Precipitation 99 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (23 KM, 14 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. 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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