Weather in March in Kegalle District
Thinking about venturing to Kegalle District this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Kegalle District in March?
Kegalle District is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Kegalle District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Kitulgala to 34°C in Galigamuwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Galigamuwa and 21°C in Kitulgala. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Kegalle District. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pinnawala with an average of 102 mm to heavy rainfall in Kitulgala with 270 mm.Average sunshine
The city Pinnawala usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.For specific regional insights in Kegalle District for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Kegalle District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 3 most popular destinations in Kegalle District?
Pinnawala
In March Pinnawala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Kitulgala
In March Kitulgala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Galigamuwa
In March Galigamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Kegalle District?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Kegalle District with often unpleasant weather in Pinnawala.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Pinnawala. In contrast, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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