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Minneriya weather in March (Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka)

How does the weather in Minneriya usually fare in March? Is now the perfect time to visit? Find all the weather insights for this month on this page.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Minneriya includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 34°C. At night, it falls to around 23°C. Bear in mind, these are average temperatures, and it can get even warmer on particular days. Make sure to choose clothing that accommodates the warmth.

Precipitation

Minneriya in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 52 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 6 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The city usually sees around 273 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

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Minneriya, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 23°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 34°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 18%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 52 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 71% *  
SunshineSunshine 273 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
Data from: Trincomalee, Sri Lanka (72 KM, 44 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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In March generally
tolerable weather
with very high temperatures
and moderate monthly rainfall

More information

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).

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Check the conditions for any month of the year.

For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Sri Lanka, check out our Minneriya's climate page.

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.

What To Do

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

Swimming
10/10
Cycling
8/10
Walking
8/10
Barbeque
10/10
Camping
8/10
Outdoor sports
8/10

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