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Jaffna District weather in March

Planning a journey to Jaffna District this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What is the weather like in Jaffna District in March?

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

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 27°C in Jaffna. 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.

March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 27 mm in Jaffna. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Jaffna, marking it as the year's driest month.

For specific regional insights in Jaffna District for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Jaffna District climate page.

Where to go in Jaffna District in March

Find the average weather conditions in March for the most popular destinations in Jaffna District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.

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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 in Jaffna District

What is the weather like in March for the most popular destinonation in Jaffna District?

Average weather in Jaffna

In March Jaffna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

Jaffna
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29°C 
25°C 
33 mm 
2 days 
31°C 
27°C 
27 mm 
2 days 
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32°C 
28°C 
61 mm 
3 days 
Climate in Jaffna

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Is March the best time to visit Jaffna District?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Jaffna District. Typically, the climate in Jaffna is perfect. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Jaffna District is in January, February and March with generally perfect weather in Jaffna. In contrast, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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