Hot
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka in March
Weather score76Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 33°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
33°C
Rain
73mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
29°C
Weather score
76
Very good
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 73mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h 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.
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Weather map
Compare Kalpitiya, Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March33°C average high
March is one of Kalpitiya's warmest months, with daytime heat above the yearly average.
Warmest monthsFebruary to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March73mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Kalpitiya's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and June to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8.6 hours average sun
March is one of Kalpitiya's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsFebruary to March
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March29°C average sea
March is close to Kalpitiya's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to May
Sea temperatures are usually near 29°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March76 weather score
March scores above Kalpitiya's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and July to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
