Polonnaruwa Weather in March
What's the weather like in Polonnaruwa (North Central) in March 2024?
The climate in Polonnaruwa during March can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
March is in the spring in Polonnaruwa and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 23°C (74°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 32.4°C 90.2°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 23.3°C 73.9°F |
| Average temperature | 27.8°C 82°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 29°C 84.1°F |
| Humidity | 72% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 4th driest month of the year in Polonnaruwa with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Polonnaruwa
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 Polonnaruwa in March 2024.
Other monthly averages
Polonnaruwa weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 32.6°C 90.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 54mm 2.1ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 309mm 12.2ins |
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