Weather in March in Puttalam District
Thinking about venturing to Puttalam 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 Puttalam District in March?
Puttalam District 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 in Mudalaipali to 35°C in Andigama. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Andigama and 26°C in Mudalaipali. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kalpitiya with an average of 47 mm to moderate rainfall in Wayikkal with 89 mm.For a closer look at March's conditions in Puttalam District, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Puttalam District's yearly weather, check out our Puttalam District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Puttalam District?
Kalpitiya
In March Kalpitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Marawila
In March Marawila generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Wayikkal
In March Wayikkal generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Alankuda
In March Alankuda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chilaw
In March Chilaw generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°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 Puttalam District, in Sri Lanka.
Is March the best time to visit Puttalam District?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Kalpitiya, March might be a good time to visit Puttalam District.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in July offering mostly perfect weather in Kalpitiya. On the other hand, the weather in November tends to be poor.
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