Anuradhapura Weather in March
What's the weather like in Anuradhapura (North Central) in March 2024?
The climate in Anuradhapura during March can be summarized as hot, humid and reasonably dry.
March is in the spring in Anuradhapura and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 32.2°C 90°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.6°C 74.5°F |
| Average temperature | 27.9°C 82.2°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.1 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 67 mm 2.6 ins |
| Rainy days | 5 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.8°C 83.8°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 8.6kph 5 mph |
On average March is the 6th driest month of the year in Anuradhapura with around 67mm 2.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Anuradhapura
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Anuradhapura in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Anuradhapura weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.6°C 90.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 11mm 0.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.1hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 261mm 10.3ins |
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