Matale District weather in March
Are you planning a trip to Matale District in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Matale District in March?
Matale District is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Matale District generally has very warm temperatures, with moderate precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Elkaduwa to 34°C in Inamaluwa. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 23°C in Inamaluwa and 21°C in Elkaduwa. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Sigiriya with an average of 56 mm to moderate rainfall in Matale with 84 mm.
For a closer look at March's conditions in Matale District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Matale District's yearly weather, check out our Matale District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Matale District?
Sigiriya
In March Sigiriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dambulla
In March Dambulla 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.
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Inamaluwa
In March Inamaluwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Matale
In March Matale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Elkaduwa
In March Elkaduwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Matale District, in Sri Lanka.
Is March the best time to visit Matale District?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Sigiriya, March might be a good time to visit Matale District.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and June offering mostly pleasant weather in Sigiriya. In contrast, April and November tend to have poor weather conditions.
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