Palatupana weather in March (Hambantota District, Sri Lanka)

Can you expect sunny skies in Palatupana in March? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Palatupana includes very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 31°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 25°C. These temperatures represent the average, but hotter days can occur. Be prepared with light clothing and stay hydrated to manage the heat.

Precipitation

Palatupana in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 72 mm for the month. Past climate data indicates that roughly 5 days will see rain.

Average sunshine

With around 250 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

Should you favor a climate that's both dry and comfortably warm January, June, July and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, November tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Palatupana, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 25°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 18%  

Precipitation 72 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 72% *  

Sunshine 250 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Yala National Park, Sri Lanka (26 KM, 16 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.

What To Do

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

Swimming

9/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

7/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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