Kitulgala weather in March (Kegalle District, Sri Lanka)

Curious about the climate in Kitulgala this March? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Kitulgala typically includes very high temperatures and heavy rainfall. During the day, temperatures usually reach up to 31°C. At night, they tend to fall to approximately 21°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

Kitulgala in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 270 mm for the month. Historically, approximately 8 days this month are expected to have rain.

Average sunshine

Expect a lot of sunshine this month, with about 276 hours of sunny weather. The abundant sunlight creates a lively and bright atmosphere.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Kitulgala. January typically offers the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Kitulgala, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 21°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 270 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (34 KM, 21 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

8/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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