Batticaloa District Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in March.

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Batticaloa Kalkudah

Are you planning a trip a to Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Batticaloa District in March

Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Batticaloa District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) in Batticaloa. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 60 mm (2.4 in) in Batticaloa.

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Batticaloa enjoys approximately 268 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Batticaloa District by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Batticaloa District — and find the best time to visit. (based on Batticaloa)

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March31°C (88°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) June34°C (93°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Batticaloa District in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Batticaloa District.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Batticaloa District

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka?

Temperature range in Batticaloa District (March)

Precipitation variation in Batticaloa District (March)

Batticaloa

In March Batticaloa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
268 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
60 mm (2.4 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Kalkudah

In March Kalkudah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
268 hours
271 hours
Monthly rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Batticaloa District, in Sri Lanka.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Batticaloa District in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Batticaloa 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 60 mm (2.4 in)
Kalkudah 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)

Batticaloa District weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in March?

Expect tolerable weather across Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in March. The popular destination of Batticaloa averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 25°C (77°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka in March?

Batticaloa averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 25°C (77°F).

Does Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Batticaloa averages just 60 mm (2.4 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Batticaloa. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Batticaloa District, Sri Lanka is in January and February with generally pleasant weather in Batticaloa. The weather in June, July, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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