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Weather in March in Monaragala District

Thinking about venturing to Monaragala 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 Monaragala District in March?

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 24°C in Kataragama. 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.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Angunakolapelessa with an average of 73 mm to moderate rainfall in Kuda Oya with 80 mm.

Average sunshine

The city Kataragama usually sees around 250 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

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

Where to go in Monaragala District in March

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

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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 3 most popular destinations in Monaragala District?

Kataragama

In March Kataragama generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

Kataragama
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
31°C 
23°C 
201 hours 
72 mm 
4 days 
33°C 
24°C 
250 hours 
76 mm 
6 days 
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33°C 
25°C 
240 hours 
144 mm 
9 days 
Climate in Kataragama

Angunakolapelessa

In March Angunakolapelessa 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.

Angunakolapelessa
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 
21°C 
201 hours 
59 mm 
4 days 
34°C 
22°C 
250 hours 
73 mm 
6 days 
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33°C 
23°C 
240 hours 
152 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Angunakolapelessa

Kuda Oya

In March Kuda Oya 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.

Kuda Oya
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 
201 hours 
69 mm 
4 days 
34°C 
22°C 
250 hours 
80 mm 
6 days 
April   >> April
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33°C 
23°C 
240 hours 
162 mm 
10 days 
Climate in Kuda Oya

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

Is March the best time to visit Monaragala District?

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Monaragala District with overall pleasant weather in Kataragama. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Monaragala District is in January, February, March, May, June, July and August with generally pleasant weather in Kataragama. The weather in November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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