Kalutara District Weather in March

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

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Bentota Beruwala Kalutara Aluthgama

Planning a getaway to Kalutara 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 Kalutara District in March

Kalutara District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Kalutara 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 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Bentota. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

For specific regional insights in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Bentota with an average of 87 mm (3.4 in) to high rainfall in Halwala with 105 mm (4.1 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Bentota sees around 270 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Kalutara District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April31°C (88°F) May30°C (86°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September29°C (84°F) October29°C (84°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kalutara District in March

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

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

Temperature range in Kalutara District (March)

Precipitation variation in Kalutara District (March)

Bentota

In March Bentota generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
270 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
76 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Bentota →

Beruwala

In March Beruwala 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
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
78 mm (3.1 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Beruwala →

Kalutara

In March Kalutara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
95 mm (3.7 in)
211 mm (8.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Kalutara →

Aluthgama

In March Aluthgama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°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
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
249 hours
270 hours
230 hours
Monthly rainfall
77 mm (3 in)
88 mm (3.5 in)
203 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Aluthgama →

Wadduwa

In March Wadduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°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
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
213 mm (8.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
Climate in Wadduwa →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Bentota 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Beruwala 31°C (88°F) 25°C (77°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Kalutara 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)
Aluthgama 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 88 mm (3.5 in)
Wadduwa 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 98 mm (3.9 in)
Induruwa 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)

Kalutara District weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Kalutara District, Sri Lanka in March. The popular destination of Bentota averages 31°C (88°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Bentota averages a daytime maximum of 31°C (88°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Kalutara District, Sri Lanka during March, with Bentota averaging close to 87 mm (3.4 in).

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

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Kalutara District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Bentota. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly tolerable weather in Bentota. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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