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Weather in March in Hambantota District

Planning a getaway to Hambantota District this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What is the weather like in Hambantota District in March?

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Yala to 33°C in Kataragama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Kataragama and 25°C in Yala. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yala with an average of 68 mm to moderate rainfall in Tangalle with 97 mm.

Average sunshine

The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 250 hours of sunshine in Tangalle. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hambantota District in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Hambantota District climate page.

Where to go in Hambantota District in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Hambantota District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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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).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Hambantota District?

Tangalle

In March Tangalle 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.

Tangalle
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
24°C 
201 hours 
73 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
97 mm 
6 days 
April   >> April
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31°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
178 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Tangalle

Tissamaharama

In March Tissamaharama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Tissamaharama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
24°C 
201 hours 
69 mm 
4 days 
33°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
77 mm 
6 days 
April   >> April
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32°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
145 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Tissamaharama

Kataragama

In March Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kataragama
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
31°C 
23°C 
201 hours 
72 mm 
4 days 
33°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
76 mm 
6 days 
April   >> April
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33°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
144 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Kataragama

Kirinda

In March Kirinda 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.

Kirinda
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
24°C 
201 hours 
69 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
74 mm 
6 days 
April   >> April
>>  
32°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
133 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Kirinda

Yala

In March Yala 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.

Yala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
30°C 
24°C 
201 hours 
76 mm 
4 days 
31°C 
25°C 
250 hours 
68 mm 
5 days 
April   >> April
>>  
31°C 
26°C 
240 hours 
114 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Yala

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hambantota District, in Sri Lanka.

Is March the best time to visit Hambantota District?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Hambantota District with overall pleasant weather in Tangalle.

On average, the best time to visit Hambantota District is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Tangalle. On the other hand, the months of October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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