Trincomalee District Weather in March

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

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Trincomalee Nilaveli Uppuveli

Planning a trip to Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Trincomalee District in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 30°C (86°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Trincomalee. 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 Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a moderate rainy month with an average rainfall of around 46 mm (1.8 in) in Trincomalee.

Average sunshine

Plenty of sunshine can be expected in numerous places in March. Trincomalee typically receives 273 hours of sunlight, making it ideal for those seeking sunny weather.

Explore Trincomalee District by month

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

January28°C (82°F) February29°C (84°F) March30°C (86°F) April32°C (90°F) May34°C (93°F) This monthJune34°C (93°F) July34°C (93°F) August34°C (93°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November29°C (84°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Trincomalee District in March

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

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

Temperature range in Trincomalee District (March)

Precipitation variation in Trincomalee District (March)

Trincomalee

In March Trincomalee generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°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
29°C (84°F)
30°C (86°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
273 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
85 mm (3.3 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Nilaveli

In March Nilaveli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
273 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
80 mm (3.1 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
70 mm (2.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Uppuveli

In March Uppuveli generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°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
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
32°C (90°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
26°C (79°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
273 hours
267 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
68 mm (2.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Trincomalee 30°C (86°F) 26°C (79°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Nilaveli 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 44 mm (1.7 in)
Uppuveli 31°C (88°F) 26°C (79°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)

Trincomalee District weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect tolerable weather across Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka in March. The popular destination of Trincomalee averages 30°C (86°F) by day and 26°C (79°F) at night during this month.

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

Trincomalee averages a daytime maximum of 30°C (86°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 26°C (79°F).

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

Not particularly. Trincomalee averages just 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka.

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

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka with overall pleasant weather in Trincomalee. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Trincomalee District, Sri Lanka is in February with generally perfect weather in Trincomalee. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, August, October, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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