Weather in March in Matara District
Thinking about venturing to Matara 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 Matara District in March?
Matara District is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Matara District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C and nighttime temperatures around 25°C in Mirissa. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Mirissa with an average of 91 mm to high rainfall in Deniyaya with 152 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Mirissa enjoys approximately 270 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For a closer look at March's conditions in Matara District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Matara District's yearly weather, check out our Matara District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Matara District?
Mirissa
In March Mirissa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Weligama
In March Weligama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Matara
In March Matara generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Deniyaya
In March Deniyaya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Dikwella South
In March Dikwella South generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°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 Matara District, in Sri Lanka.
Is March the best time to visit Matara District?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Matara District. Typically, the climate in Mirissa is pleasant. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, July and August offering mostly pleasant weather in Mirissa. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, October and November tend to be poor.
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