Matara Weather in March
What's the weather like in Matara (Southern) in March 2024?
The climate in Matara during March can be summarized as hot, humid and damp.
March is in the spring in Matara and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.9°C 87.5°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.6°C 74.4°F |
| Average temperature | 27.2°C 81°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.8 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 104 mm 4.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 7 days |
| Sea temperature | 29.2°C 84.5°F |
| Humidity | 77% |
| Windspeed | 12.2kph 8 mph |
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Matara with around 104mm 4.1 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.8 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Matara
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 Matara in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Matara weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30.8°C 87.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | January | 84mm 3.3ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.8hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 29.6°C 85.3°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 279mm 11ins |
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