Hambantota District Weather in March

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

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Tissamaharama Tangalle Kataragama Kirinda

Planning a getaway to Hambantota District, Sri Lanka 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 to Expect in Hambantota District in March

Hambantota District, Sri Lanka 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 (88°F) in Yala to 33°C (91°F) in Kataragama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C (75°F) in Kataragama and 25°C (77°F) in Yala. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Hambantota District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Yala with an average of 68 mm (2.7 in) to moderate rainfall in Tangalle with 97 mm (3.8 in).

Average sunshine

Many locations offer abundant sunshine during this month. For instance, Tangalle enjoys approximately 250 hours of sunlight, ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Hambantota District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March33°C (91°F) April32°C (90°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Hambantota District in March

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

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

Temperature range in Hambantota District (March)

Precipitation variation in Hambantota District (March)

Tangalle

In March Tangalle 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
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
250 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
97 mm (3.8 in)
178 mm (7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tangalle →

Tissamaharama

In March Tissamaharama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
250 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
77 mm (3 in)
145 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Tissamaharama →

Kataragama

In March Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
250 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
76 mm (3 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kataragama →

Kirinda

In March Kirinda 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
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
250 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kirinda →

Yala

In March Yala 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
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
250 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Yala →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Tissamaharama 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 77 mm (3 in)
Tangalle 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 97 mm (3.8 in)
Kataragama 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 76 mm (3 in)
Kirinda 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Yala 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 68 mm (2.7 in)
Palatupana 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 72 mm (2.8 in)

Hambantota District weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Hambantota District, Sri Lanka typically experiences tolerable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Tangalle average around 31°C (88°F), and temperatures drop to about 25°C (77°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Tangalle peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in March, dropping to about 25°C (77°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Tangalle averages just 97 mm (3.8 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Hambantota District, Sri Lanka.

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

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

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

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