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Arugam Bay in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Arugam Bay in March 2027? Discover the usual weather at this time of year, average temperatures, the risk of rain, possible activities, and our opinion on whether March is a good month to travel to Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka.

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Arugam Bay in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Arugam Bay in March in summary
Favourable weather
Min 27°C Max 30°C 109 mm 6 day(s) 75% 26% 30°C UV 7 11.2 h/day
Best activities in March
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:09 18:14
Hourly weather

Average weather in Arugam Bay in March 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Arugam Bay in March 2027 is based on statistical data from previous years in March. This allows you to forecast the weather in March 2027. Check the hourly statistics (6:00, 9:00, 12:00, 15:00, 18:00, 21:00, 0:00 and 3:00), with the associated average temperature, for the whole month, and also, by navigating the tabs, for the beginning, middle and end of the month.

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Climate

Climate of Arugam Bay in March

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Arugam Bay in March.

Temperatures and rain in Arugam Bay in March

Average daily weather

Temperatures and rain day by day in March.
Minimal Average Maximums Average rainfall

Monthly temperatures

The month of March is highlighted to compare it quickly with the rest of the year.
Minimal Average Maximums

Monthly precipitation

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Average rainfall

About the climate in Arugam Bay in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Arugam Bay in March

Check the seasonal normals in Arugam Bay in March and compare the weather with the previous month and the following month (or the months of your choice by selecting months in the form below): temperatures, wind, rain, humidity, climate rating...

Last updated: 12/01/2026
Reference period for normals: January 2009 - December 2025
Month analyzed
March
Weather data February March April
Outside temperature
Average temperature 27.1°C 28.6°C 30.1°C
Maximum temperature 28.3°C 30.0°C 31.7°C
Minimum temperature 25.9°C 27.3°C 28.5°C
Record maximum temperature 31.0°C
(2009)
34.0°C
(2010)
34.0°C
(2009)
Record low temperature 23.0°C
(2011)
24.0°C
(2020)
25.0°C
(2009)
Number of days at +30° 4 day(s)
(14%)
20 day(s)
(65%)
29 day(s)
(97%)
Number of days at +18° 28 day(s)
(97%)
31 day(s)
(100%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
Number of days below 0° 0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
0 day(s)
(0%)
Sea temperature
Sea temperature (average) 28.0°C 29.0°C 29.8°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 26.3°C 27.9°C 28.6°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.6°C 29.7°C 30.8°C
Wind
Wind speed 17 km/h 16 km/h 15 km/h
Wind temperature 26.0°C 27.3°C 28.5°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 223.1 mm 109.3 mm 139.0 mm
Number of days with precipitation 16 day(s)
(55%)
15 day(s)
(48%)
22 day(s)
(73%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 9 day(s)
(31%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
9 day(s)
(29%)
Record precipitation in one day 117.5 mm
(2011)
82.2 mm
(2018)
54.4 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 79% 75% 75%
Visibility 9.4 km 9.7 km 9.6 km
Cloud cover 40% 26% 21%
UV index 6 7 7
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h19 06h09 05h55
Sunset time 18h14 18h14 18h11
Day length 11h55 12h05 12h16
Our opinion on the climate in March
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather favourable weather
Activities and events

What to do in Arugam Bay in March?

Best activities in March
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationDiving and snorkelingWatersportsNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Arugam Bay in March last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Arugam Bay in March 2025, with each day’s weather, temperatures and precipitation.

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
26°C28°C5.6 mm
2
Moderate rain at times
26°C28°C1.4 mm
3
Cloudy
25°C28°C0.1 mm
4
Partly Cloudy
26°C28°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
23°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
24°C28°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
23°C29°C0.0 mm
10
Patchy rain nearby
25°C28°C3.7 mm
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
25°C28°C16.7 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.8 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
25°C28°C0.2 mm
14
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C0.0 mm
15
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C0.3 mm
16
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C4.0 mm
17
Cloudy
26°C29°C0.6 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
26°C29°C0.7 mm
19
Cloudy
26°C29°C3.8 mm
20
Cloudy
27°C30°C0.3 mm
21
Overcast
27°C29°C0.2 mm
22
Cloudy
27°C30°C0.3 mm
23
Cloudy
27°C29°C0.1 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
27°C29°C2.9 mm
25
Patchy rain nearby
27°C29°C1.7 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C1.8 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
25°C30°C0.4 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
26°C29°C0.1 mm
29
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.1 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C0.2 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
25°C29°C0.0 mm
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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Arugam Bay in March: your frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we ask ourselves before booking for this month.

Yes, it’s a good time. Conditions are favorable in Arugam Bay in March, which places this month 2th out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 27°C at night, with about 109 mm of precipitation spread over 6 rainy days.

Yes: the sea is 29°C on average in March, a pleasant temperature for swimming.

Expect about 11.2 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Beach and swimming, Animal observation, Diving and snorkeling and Watersports. These are the ones for which the conditions on site are most favourable.

No: this month is in Moderate crowds, with a visitor index of 28/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Arugam Bay are: February, March, April, May, June, July, August and September. You are therefore already in one of the best times of the year; shifting your plans would not gain you much in terms of weather.
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