Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka in March
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
83mm
Sun
8.2h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
76
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 83mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.2h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Warm sea
Sea temperatures average 29°C, so swimming is usually comfortable by monthly-average standards.
Map
Weather map
Compare Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March31°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to October
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March83mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Arugam Bay's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsFebruary to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8.2 hours average sun
March is one of Arugam Bay's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March29°C average sea
March is close to Arugam Bay's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to August and October to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March76 weather score
March is one of Arugam Bay's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
