Kelaniya Weather in March
What's the weather like in Kelaniya (Western) in March 2024?
The climate in Kelaniya during March can be summarized as hot, humid and wet.
March is in the spring in Kelaniya and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.8°C 89.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.5°C 74.2°F |
| Average temperature | 27.6°C 81.7°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.2 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 136 mm 5.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 9 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84.1°F |
| Humidity | 76% |
| Windspeed | 7.2kph 5 mph |
On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Kelaniya with around 136mm 5.4 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Kelaniya
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 Kelaniya in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Kelaniya weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 30.9°C 87.6°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9.2hrs |
| Coldest month: | December | 30.1°C 86.2°F |
| Wettest month: | May | 382mm 15ins |
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