Kandy District weather in March
Planning a journey to Kandy 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 Kandy District in March?
Kandy District is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Kandy District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
During the day the temperature is warm in Pussellawa at 29°C and very warm in Hedeniya at 32°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Hedeniya and 19°C in Pussellawa. In Kandy District, March typically stands out as the hottest month of the year. If you're planning a visit during this time, it would be wise to come prepared. Packing light and breathable summer cloths will ensure you stay comfortable throughout your stay.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Beddegama with an average of 80 mm to heavy rainfall in Nawalapitiya with 239 mm. The city Kandy usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kandy District in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Kandy District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Kandy District?
Kandy
In March Kandy generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Digana
In March Digana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Peradeniya
In March Peradeniya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Gampola
In March Gampola generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Kadugannawa
In March Kadugannawa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kandy District, in Sri Lanka.
Is March the best time to visit Kandy District?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Kandy, March might be a good time to visit Kandy District.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly perfect weather in Kandy. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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