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Bentota in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Bentota 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 Bentota, Sri Lanka.

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Bentota in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Bentota in March in summary
Favourable weather
Min 28°C Max 32°C 143 mm 10 day(s) 77% 28% 30°C UV 7 11.0 h/day
Best activities in March
Beach and swimmingDiving and snorkelingWatersportsGastronomyWell-beingBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:16 18:21
Hourly weather

Average weather in Bentota in March 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Bentota 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 Bentota in March

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

Temperatures and rain in Bentota 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

The bar for the month under study is highlighted.
Average rainfall

About the climate in Bentota in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Bentota in March

Check the seasonal normals in Bentota 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 29.4°C 30.1°C 30.3°C
Maximum temperature 31.6°C 32.0°C 31.7°C
Minimum temperature 27.1°C 28.2°C 28.9°C
Record maximum temperature 37.0°C
(2016)
37.0°C
(2010)
36.0°C
(2019)
Record low temperature 23.0°C
(2021)
24.0°C
(2015)
26.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 27 day(s)
(93%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
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) 28.3°C 29.0°C 29.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 27.2°C 28.3°C 28.5°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.4°C 29.9°C 30.9°C
Wind
Wind speed 15 km/h 15 km/h 14 km/h
Wind temperature 27.1°C 28.3°C 28.9°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 74.7 mm 143.4 mm 259.7 mm
Number of days with precipitation 14 day(s)
(48%)
23 day(s)
(74%)
28 day(s)
(93%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(16%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
17 day(s)
(56%)
Record precipitation in one day 29.5 mm
(2019)
57.9 mm
(2013)
76.8 mm
(2019)
Other weather data
Humidity 77% 77% 78%
Visibility 9.7 km 9.5 km 9.2 km
Cloud cover 24% 28% 38%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h26 06h16 06h02
Sunset time 18h22 18h21 18h18
Day length 11h56 12h05 12h16
Our opinion on the climate in March
The review of Where And When favourable weather favourable weather fair weather
Activities and events

What to do in Bentota in March?

Best activities in March
Beach and swimmingDiving and snorkelingWatersportsGastronomyWell-beingBoat trip and cruise
Possible activities in March
Animal observationNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Bentota in March last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
25°C29°C9.3 mm
2
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C4.2 mm
3
Patchy rain nearby
24°C28°C3.2 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
24°C29°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
23°C30°C1.0 mm
8
Patchy rain nearby
23°C29°C0.1 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
23°C29°C0.0 mm
10
Clear/Sunny
23°C32°C0.0 mm
11
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C3.1 mm
12
Clear/Sunny
24°C31°C0.0 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
24°C30°C1.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C0.3 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C5.8 mm
16
Partly Cloudy
25°C29°C0.4 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
24°C30°C1.1 mm
18
Clear/Sunny
25°C31°C2.0 mm
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
26°C30°C3.0 mm
20
Clear/Sunny
25°C30°C0.9 mm
21
Patchy rain nearby
25°C30°C1.6 mm
22
Moderate rain at times
26°C30°C0.7 mm
23
Patchy rain nearby
25°C31°C0.6 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
26°C31°C0.7 mm
25
Cloudy
26°C30°C0.2 mm
26
Cloudy
25°C30°C0.7 mm
27
Cloudy
25°C29°C0.2 mm
28
Patchy rain nearby
26°C30°C1.2 mm
29
Cloudy
26°C30°C0.5 mm
30
Patchy rain nearby
25°C31°C0.2 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
25°C30°C0.3 mm
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Where to go near Bentota in March?

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Bentota 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 Bentota in March, which places this month 3th out of 12.

Expect an average of 32°C during the day and 28°C at night, with about 143 mm of precipitation spread over 10 rainy days.

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

Expect about 11.0 hours of sunshine per day on average for this month.

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

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in High crowding, with an index of 65/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Bentota are: January, February, March and December. 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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