Wattegama weather in March (Kandy District, Sri Lanka)

How's the weather trend in Wattegama as March approaches? Use this page to get an overview of the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

During March, Wattegama usually has very high temperatures and moderate rainfall. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 31°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 20°C. Remember, these are typical temperatures, and certain days could be even hotter. Ensure you wear appropriate clothing to handle the warmth.

Precipitation

Wattegama in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 89 mm for the month. You can typically expect 7 days days of rain this month, based on climate records.

Average sunshine

With approximately 198 hours hours of sun, the days are filled with brightness. It makes it a perfect month for outdoor activities.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures February, June, July and August generally stand out with the best circumstances. While October and November tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Wattegama climate page with graphs.

 

Wattegama, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 20°C  

Max Temperature 31°C  

Chance of Rain 24%  

Precipitation 89 mm  

Rainy days 7 days  

Humidity 65% *  

Windspeed 7 km/h *  

Sunshine 198 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka (22 KM, 13 Miles).

Where to go in Sri Lanka in March

Find out more about the weather in Sri Lanka and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

It's going to be warm! Consider airy clothing, t-shirts, and other summer clothes. Shorts for men made of cotton or linen are good options for staying cool. However, there's a good chance of rain, so bring a raincoat just in case.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

7/10

Cycling

7/10

Walking

7/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

7/10

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