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Kurunegala in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala, Sri Lanka.

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Kurunegala in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Kurunegala in March in summary
Favourable weather
Min 26°C Max 34°C 135 mm 7 day(s) 71% 23% UV 7 11.0 h/day
Possible activities in March
Nature and landscapes
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:15 18:20
Hourly weather

Average weather in Kurunegala in March 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Kurunegala 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.

From 1st to 31 March 2027
0h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
14 days out of 31 (45%)
22.3°C
Other common conditions
Fog
12 days out of 31 (38%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
3h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
16 days out of 31 (51%)
20.7°C
Other common conditions
Fog
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Partly Cloudy
3 days out of 31 (9%)
Moderate rain at times
1 days out of 31 (3%)
6h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
24 days out of 31 (77%)
26.2°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Heavy rain
1 days out of 31 (3%)
9h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
19 days out of 31 (61%)
31.8°C
Other common conditions
Partly Cloudy
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Moderate rain at times
2 days out of 31 (6%)
Cloudy
1 days out of 31 (3%)
12h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
13 days out of 31 (41%)
33.3°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
10 days out of 31 (32%)
Heavy rain
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
15h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
30.0°C
Other common conditions
Heavy rain
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Moderate rain at times
6 days out of 31 (19%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
18h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
12 days out of 31 (38%)
24.9°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
11 days out of 31 (35%)
Partly Cloudy
5 days out of 31 (16%)
Heavy rain
2 days out of 31 (6%)
21h
Dominant weather
Clear/Sunny
14 days out of 31 (45%)
23.5°C
Other common conditions
Moderate rain at times
7 days out of 31 (22%)
Fog
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Partly Cloudy
4 days out of 31 (12%)
Climate

Climate of Kurunegala in March

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

Temperatures and rain in Kurunegala 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 Kurunegala in March

The climate of Kurunegala in March is humid. An average of 135 mm precipitation is recorded over 17 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in February, an average of 93 mm is recorded over 13 days.

Temperatures are very high in Kurunegala in March. The average maximum temperature reaches 34°C, while the minimum falls to about 26°C. The month's average temperature is 30°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Kurunegala in March: 39°C as a maximum in 2016 and 20°C as a minimum in 2015. Maximum temperatures generally exceed 30° throughout the month.

In March, the days last on average 12:05 in Kurunegala. The sun rises around 06:15 and sets around 18:20.

With favorable weather, the month of March is a good month to travel to Kurunegala in Sri Lanka.

Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Nature and landscapes.

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Kurunegala in March

Check the seasonal normals in Kurunegala 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 27.8°C 29.8°C 30.1°C
Maximum temperature 31.6°C 33.6°C 33.2°C
Minimum temperature 24.1°C 26.1°C 27.0°C
Record maximum temperature 39.0°C
(2016)
 39.0°C
(2016)
 39.0°C
(2016)
Record low temperature 19.0°C
(2020)
 20.0°C
(2015)
 22.0°C
(2021)
Number of days at +30° 24 day(s)
(83%)
 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%)
Wind
Wind speed 13 km/h 10 km/h 9 km/h
Wind temperature 24.1°C 26.2°C 27.1°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 92.9 mm 135.2 mm 246.1 mm
Number of days with precipitation 13 day(s)
(45%)
 17 day(s)
(55%)
 26 day(s)
(87%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(18%)
 7 day(s)
(24%)
 14 day(s)
(46%)
Record precipitation in one day 103.8 mm
(2011)
 140.2 mm
(2010)
 61.6 mm
(2009)
Other weather data
Humidity 76% 71% 76%
Visibility 8.4 km 8.7 km 8.6 km
Cloud cover 27% 23% 28%
UV index 6 7 7
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h26 06h15 06h00
Sunset time 18h19 18h20 18h17
Day length 11h53 12h05 12h17
Our opinion on the climate in March
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Activities and events

What to do in Kurunegala in March?

Possible activities in March
Nature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Kurunegala in March last?

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

Mon. Tue. Wed. Thu. Fri. Sat. Sun.
1
Patchy rain nearby
21°C29°C11.8 mm
2
Cloudy
20°C31°C1.7 mm
3
Cloudy
20°C29°C0.0 mm
4
Clear/Sunny
19°C30°C0.0 mm
5
Clear/Sunny
19°C32°C0.0 mm
6
Clear/Sunny
18°C32°C0.0 mm
7
Clear/Sunny
18°C32°C0.0 mm
8
Clear/Sunny
18°C31°C0.0 mm
9
Clear/Sunny
17°C31°C0.0 mm
10
Cloudy
19°C30°C0.0 mm
11
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°C26°C14.2 mm
12
Partly Cloudy
20°C31°C4.4 mm
13
Clear/Sunny
21°C32°C0.0 mm
14
Patchy rain nearby
21°C31°C0.2 mm
15
Patchy rain nearby
21°C31°C2.5 mm
16
Heavy rain at times
21°C28°C3.8 mm
17
Partly Cloudy
21°C31°C0.0 mm
18
Patchy rain nearby
20°C32°C0.3 mm
19
Moderate or heavy rain shower
21°C28°C13.9 mm
20
Patchy rain nearby
19°C32°C0.1 mm
21
Partly Cloudy
21°C32°C0.1 mm
22
Moderate or heavy rain shower
20°C29°C6.5 mm
23
Clear/Sunny
20°C32°C0.0 mm
24
Clear/Sunny
20°C33°C0.1 mm
25
Clear/Sunny
21°C33°C0.3 mm
26
Patchy rain nearby
22°C32°C2.6 mm
27
Clear/Sunny
22°C32°C1.1 mm
28
Partly Cloudy
21°C32°C0.0 mm
29
Clear/Sunny
21°C33°C0.0 mm
30
Clear/Sunny
21°C33°C0.0 mm
31
Clear/Sunny
19°C33°C0.3 mm
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Frequently asked questions

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

Expect an average of 34°C during the day and 26°C at night, with about 135 mm of precipitation spread over 7 rainy days.

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

No activity stands out as ideal this month, but conditions remain acceptable for Nature and landscapes.

Visitor numbers are moderate: this month is in Moderate crowds, with an index of 41/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Kurunegala are: January, February, March, May, June, July, August, September 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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