Weather in March in Ratnapura District
Planning a getaway to Ratnapura District 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 is the weather like in Ratnapura District in March?
Ratnapura District 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 and very warm in Dambulla at 34°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Dambulla and 18°C 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.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dambulla with an average of 63 mm to heavy rainfall in Kuruwita with 266 mm.For specific regional insights in Ratnapura District for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Ratnapura District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Ratnapura District?
Dambulla
In March Dambulla generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Udawalawe
In March Udawalawe generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Embilipitiya
In March Embilipitiya generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Kalawana
In March Kalawana generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Godakewela
In March Godakewela generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Ratnapura District?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Dambulla, March might be a good time to visit Ratnapura District.
Generally speaking, January, February, May, June, July, August and September provide pleasant weather in Dambulla. The weather in October and November, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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