Jaffna Weather in March
What's the weather like in Jaffna (Sri Lanka) in March 2024?
The climate in Jaffna during March can be summarized as very hot, humid and dry.
March is in the spring in Jaffna and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 25°C (78°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.4°C 88.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 25.3°C 77.5°F |
| Average temperature | 28.3°C 82.9°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.3 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 24 mm 1 ins |
| Rainy days | 2 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.7°C 83.6°F |
| Humidity | 73% |
| Windspeed | 10.4kph 7 mph |
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Jaffna with around 24mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.3 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Jaffna
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 Jaffna in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Jaffna weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 33°C 91.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 17mm 0.7ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.3hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 27.5°C 81.5°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 327mm 12.9ins |
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