Polonnaruwa District Weather in March

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

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Polonnaruwa Giritale Minneriya Hingurakgala

Planning a getaway to Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Polonnaruwa District in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 34°C (93°F) and nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) in Polonnaruwa. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

To explore the conditions in Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 54 mm (2.1 in) in Polonnaruwa.

Explore Polonnaruwa District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April36°C (97°F) May36°C (97°F) June36°C (97°F) This monthJuly36°C (97°F) August36°C (97°F) September36°C (97°F) October34°C (93°F) November31°C (88°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Polonnaruwa District in March

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

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

Temperature range in Polonnaruwa District (March)

Precipitation variation in Polonnaruwa District (March)

Polonnaruwa

In March Polonnaruwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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Giritale

In March Giritale generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
273 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
52 mm (2 in)
98 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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Minneriya

In March Minneriya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
273 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
81 mm (3.2 in)
52 mm (2 in)
101 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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Hingurakgala

In March Hingurakgala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
273 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
53 mm (2.1 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
poor
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Polonnaruwa 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Giritale 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Minneriya 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 52 mm (2 in)
Hingurakgala 34°C (93°F) 23°C (73°F) 53 mm (2.1 in)

Polonnaruwa District weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Polonnaruwa average around 34°C (93°F), and temperatures drop to about 23°C (73°F) at night.

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

Daytime temperatures in Polonnaruwa peak at roughly 34°C (93°F) in March, dropping to about 23°C (73°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Polonnaruwa averages just 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Polonnaruwa District, Sri Lanka due to the typically tolerable weather in Polonnaruwa.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in February offering mostly tolerable weather in Polonnaruwa. On the other hand, the weather in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December tend to be poor.

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