Puttalam District Weather in March

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

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Kalpitiya Marawila Wayikkal Alankuda

Considering a trip to Puttalam District, Sri Lanka this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Puttalam District in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 32°C (90°F) in Mudalaipali to 35°C (95°F) in Andigama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C (77°F) in Andigama and 26°C (79°F) in Mudalaipali. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalpitiya with an average of 47 mm (1.9 in) to moderate rainfall in Wayikkal with 89 mm (3.5 in).

Explore Puttalam District by month

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

January30°C (86°F) February31°C (88°F) March32°C (90°F) April32°C (90°F) May31°C (88°F) June31°C (88°F) This monthJuly30°C (86°F) August30°C (86°F) September30°C (86°F) October30°C (86°F) November30°C (86°F) December30°C (86°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Puttalam District in March

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

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

Temperature range in Puttalam District (March)

Precipitation variation in Puttalam District (March)

Kalpitiya

In March Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
47 mm (1.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kalpitiya →

Marawila

In March Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
49 mm (1.9 in)
83 mm (3.3 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Marawila →

Wayikkal

In March Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
234 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
89 mm (3.5 in)
190 mm (7.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Wayikkal →

Alankuda

In March Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
39 mm (1.5 in)
51 mm (2 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
10 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
Climate in Alankuda →

Chilaw

In March Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
24°C (75°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly rainfall
44 mm (1.7 in)
74 mm (2.9 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
tolerable
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kalpitiya 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)
Marawila 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 83 mm (3.3 in)
Wayikkal 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 89 mm (3.5 in)
Alankuda 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 51 mm (2 in)
Chilaw 33°C (91°F) 26°C (79°F) 74 mm (2.9 in)
Mudalaipali 32°C (90°F) 26°C (79°F) 47 mm (1.9 in)

Puttalam District weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka brings tolerable weather. In Kalpitiya, daytime temperatures are typically around 32°C (90°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

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

In Kalpitiya, the average daytime high in March is 32°C (90°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 26°C (79°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Puttalam District, Sri Lanka. Kalpitiya averages only about 47 mm (1.9 in), with most days staying dry.

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

Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kalpitiya, March might be a good time to visit Puttalam District, Sri Lanka.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly pleasant weather in Kalpitiya. On the other hand, the weather in October and November tend to be poor.

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