Weather in March in Anuradhapura District
Are you planning a trip a to Anuradhapura District in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Anuradhapura District in March?
Anuradhapura District is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Anuradhapura District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Sigiriya. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Habarana with an average of 51 mm to moderate rainfall in Pahala Maragahawewa with 57 mm.For a closer look at March's conditions in Anuradhapura District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Anuradhapura District's yearly weather, check out our Anuradhapura District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Anuradhapura District?
Sigiriya
In March Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Anuradhapura
In March Anuradhapura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Habarana
In March Habarana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Mihintale
In March Mihintale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Habawewa
In March Habawewa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Anuradhapura District, in Sri Lanka.
Is March the best time to visit Anuradhapura District?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Anuradhapura District with overall tolerable weather in Sigiriya. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and June offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, April and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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