Nuwara Eliya Weather in March
What's the weather like in Nuwara Eliya (Central) in March 2024?
The climate in Nuwara Eliya during March can be summarized as mild and a little damp.
March is in the spring in Nuwara Eliya and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 23.1°C 73.6°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 11.1°C 52°F |
| Average temperature | 17.1°C 62.8°F |
| Daily sunshine | 7.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 86 mm 3.4 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 29°C 84.2°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 8.6kph 5 mph |
On average March is the driest month of the year in Nuwara Eliya with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.4 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Nuwara Eliya
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 Nuwara Eliya in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Nuwara Eliya weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 21.9°C 71.4°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | March | 86mm 3.4ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 7.4hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 20.4°C 68.7°F |
| Wettest month: | October | 258mm 10.2ins |
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