Weather in March in Galle District
Thinking about venturing to Galle District this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Galle District in March?
Galle District is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Galle District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Hikkaduwa. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mihiripenne with an average of 78 mm to high rainfall in Nelluwa with 150 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 270 hours of sunshine in Hikkaduwa. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in Galle District for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Galle District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Galle District?
Hikkaduwa
In March Hikkaduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Galle
In March Galle generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Unawatuna
In March Unawatuna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Weligama
In March Weligama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Bentota
In March Bentota generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Galle District, in Sri Lanka.
Is March the best time to visit Galle District?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Hikkaduwa, March might be a good time to visit Galle District. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, January provides perfect weather in Hikkaduwa. On the other hand, the months of May, June, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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