Kegalle District Weather in March

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

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Pinnawala Kitulgala Galigamuwa

Considering a trip to Kegalle District, Sri Lanka this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Kegalle District in March

Kegalle District, Sri Lanka 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 (88°F) in Kitulgala to 34°C (93°F) in Galigamuwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C (73°F) in Galigamuwa and 21°C (70°F) in Kitulgala. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

To explore the conditions in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Pinnawala with an average of 102 mm (4 in) to heavy rainfall in Kitulgala with 270 mm (11 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Pinnawala sees close to 198 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Kegalle District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February32°C (90°F) March34°C (93°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June30°C (86°F) This monthJuly29°C (84°F) August29°C (84°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kegalle District in March

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

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

Temperature range in Kegalle District (March)

Precipitation variation in Kegalle District (March)

Pinnawala

In March Pinnawala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
34°C (93°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
198 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
102 mm (4 in)
236 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Pinnawala →

Kitulgala

In March Kitulgala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
252 mm (9.9 in)
270 mm (11 in)
440 mm (17 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kitulgala →

Galigamuwa

In March Galigamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
198 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
235 mm (9.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Galigamuwa →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Pinnawala 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Kitulgala 31°C (88°F) 21°C (70°F) 270 mm (11 in)
Galigamuwa 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)

Kegalle District weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Kegalle District, Sri Lanka brings poor weather. In Pinnawala, daytime temperatures are typically around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Pinnawala peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in March, dropping to about 22°C (72°F) overnight.

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

Kegalle District, Sri Lanka sees substantial rainfall in March. Pinnawala typically averages about 102 mm (4 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

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

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Kegalle District, Sri Lanka with often unpleasant weather in Pinnawala.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Pinnawala. In contrast, March, April, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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