Maskeliya weather in March (Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Maskeliya in March? Find out what kind of weather to expect during this month.

Temperatures

During March, Maskeliya usually has high temperatures and heavy rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 29°C. At night, they generally drop to 19°C.

Precipitation

Maskeliya in March falls under the rainy season with heavy rainfall, averaging around 261 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 8 days of rain this month.

Average sunshine

With approximately 276 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Maskeliya. January, June, July, August and September typically offer the best circumstances. While February, March, April, May, October, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Maskeliya, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 19°C  

Max Temperature 29°C  

Chance of Rain 26%  

Precipitation 261 mm  

Rainy days 8 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 276 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Ratnapura, Sri Lanka (25 KM, 15 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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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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