Ratnapura District Weather in March

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

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Dambulla Udawalawe Embilipitiya Kalawana

Planning a journey to Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Ratnapura District in March

Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Ratnapura District generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Belihul Oya at 29°C (84°F) and very warm in Dambulla at 34°C (93°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C (72°F) in Dambulla and 18°C (64°F) in Belihul Oya. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dambulla with an average of 63 mm (2.5 in) to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 266 mm (10 in).

Explore Ratnapura District by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February31°C (88°F) March34°C (93°F) April34°C (93°F) May33°C (91°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October32°C (90°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Ratnapura District in March

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

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

Temperature range in Ratnapura District (March)

Precipitation variation in Ratnapura District (March)

Dambulla

In March Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C (93°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
34°C (93°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
63 mm (2.5 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
12 days
Weather conditions
very good
good
mixed
Climate in Dambulla →

Udawalawe

In March Udawalawe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
250 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
115 mm (4.5 in)
223 mm (8.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions
good
good
less favorable
Climate in Udawalawe →

Embilipitiya

In March Embilipitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C (73°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
24°C (75°F)
Monthly sun hours
201 hours
250 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
94 mm (3.7 in)
186 mm (7.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
11 days
Weather conditions
very good
very good
mixed
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Kalawana

In March Kalawana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
188 mm (7.4 in)
180 mm (7.1 in)
327 mm (13 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
8 days
13 days
Weather conditions
mixed
good
less favorable
Climate in Kalawana →

Godakewela

In March Godakewela generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
21°C (70°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
246 hours
276 hours
235 hours
Monthly rainfall
170 mm (6.7 in)
163 mm (6.4 in)
301 mm (12 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
12 days
Weather conditions
good
good
less favorable
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Dambulla 34°C (93°F) 22°C (72°F) 63 mm (2.5 in)
Udawalawe 33°C (91°F) 22°C (72°F) 115 mm (4.5 in)
Embilipitiya 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 94 mm (3.7 in)
Kalawana 32°C (90°F) 22°C (72°F) 180 mm (7.1 in)
Godakewela 32°C (90°F) 21°C (70°F) 163 mm (6.4 in)
Kiralawelkatuwa 33°C (91°F) 23°C (73°F) 90 mm (3.5 in)

Ratnapura District weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka generally has less favorable weather conditions. Dambulla sees daytime temperatures near 34°C (93°F), with nights cooling to roughly 22°C (72°F).

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

In Dambulla, the average daytime high in March is 34°C (93°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Ratnapura District, Sri Lanka. Dambulla averages only about 63 mm (2.5 in), with most days staying dry.

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

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

Generally speaking, January provides very good weather in Dambulla. The weather in March, April, October and November, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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