Nuwara Eliya

Nuwara Eliya District Weather in March

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

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Nuwara Eliya Hatton Nallathanniya Ginigathena

Planning a trip to Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Nuwara Eliya District in March

Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Nuwara Eliya District generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 29°C (84°F) and nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) in Nuwara Eliya.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Nuwara Eliya with an average of 94 mm (3.7 in) to heavy rainfall in Ginigathena with 297 mm (12 in). Going by our weather data, this month in Nuwara Eliya usually has the least rain, making it the driest month of the year.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Nuwara Eliya typically receives 198 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Nuwara Eliya District by month

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

January25°C (77°F) February26°C (79°F) March29°C (84°F) April29°C (84°F) May29°C (84°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September28°C (82°F) October27°C (81°F) November26°C (79°F) December25°C (77°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nuwara Eliya District in March

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

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

Temperature range in Nuwara Eliya District (March)

Precipitation variation in Nuwara Eliya District (March)

Nuwara Eliya

In March Nuwara Eliya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
198 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
202 mm (8 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
7 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
unpleasant
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Hatton

In March Hatton generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
235 mm (9.3 in)
237 mm (9.3 in)
404 mm (16 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
poor
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Nallathanniya

In March Nallathanniya generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
295 mm (12 in)
295 mm (12 in)
470 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Ginigathena

In March Ginigathena generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C (68°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
29°C (84°F)
Min temperature
19°C (66°F)
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
281 mm (11 in)
297 mm (12 in)
474 mm (19 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
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Ramboda

In March Ramboda generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
28°C (82°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
18°C (64°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly sun hours
162 hours
198 hours
157 hours
Monthly rainfall
147 mm (5.8 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
290 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
poor
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nuwara Eliya 29°C (84°F) 18°C (64°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Hatton 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 237 mm (9.3 in)
Nallathanniya 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 295 mm (12 in)
Ginigathena 29°C (84°F) 20°C (68°F) 297 mm (12 in)
Ramboda 28°C (82°F) 18°C (64°F) 146 mm (5.7 in)
Maskeliya 29°C (84°F) 19°C (66°F) 261 mm (10 in)

Nuwara Eliya District weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect perfect weather across Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka in March. The popular destination of Nuwara Eliya averages 29°C (84°F) by day and 18°C (64°F) at night during this month.

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

Nuwara Eliya averages a daytime maximum of 29°C (84°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 18°C (64°F).

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka during March, with Nuwara Eliya averaging close to 94 mm (3.7 in).

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

We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Nuwara Eliya District, Sri Lanka with overall perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March offering mostly perfect weather in Nuwara Eliya. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.

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