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Weather in March in Kurunegala District

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

What is the weather like in Kurunegala District in March?

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 35°C and nighttime temperatures around 23°C in Kurunegala. In Kurunegala 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.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Melsiripura with an average of 77 mm to moderate rainfall in Kurunegala with 82 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Kurunegala usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

Where to go in Kurunegala District in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Kurunegala District on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
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

What is the weather like in March for the 2 most popular destinations in Kurunegala District?

Kurunegala

In March Kurunegala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Kurunegala
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
33°C 
22°C 
162 hours 
66 mm 
4 days 
35°C 
23°C 
198 hours 
82 mm 
8 days 
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33°C 
24°C 
157 hours 
203 mm 
14 days 
poor 
Climate in Kurunegala

Melsiripura

In March Melsiripura generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Melsiripura
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
32°C 
21°C 
162 hours 
70 mm 
4 days 
34°C 
22°C 
198 hours 
77 mm 
7 days 
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>>  
33°C 
23°C 
157 hours 
188 mm 
13 days 
Climate in Melsiripura

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Kurunegala District, in Sri Lanka.

Is March the best time to visit Kurunegala District?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Kurunegala District due to the typically unpleasant weather in Kurunegala.

Generally speaking, January and February provide pleasant weather in Kurunegala. The weather in April, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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