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Matale in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Matale 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 Matale, Sri Lanka.

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Matale in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

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Matale 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
Best activities in March
Cultural visits and heritage
Practical guidelines
High crowding 06:14 18:18
Hourly weather

Average weather in Matale in March 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Matale 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 Matale in March

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

Temperatures and rain in Matale 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 Matale in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Matale in March

Check the seasonal normals in Matale 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 06h25 06h14 05h59
Sunset time 18h18 18h18 18h16
Day length 11h53 12h04 12h17
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 Matale in March?

Best activities in March
Cultural visits and heritage
Possible activities in March
Hiking and trekkingNature and landscapes
Observed weather

What was the weather like in Matale in March last?

Find the observed weather calendar in Matale 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 Matale 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 Matale 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.

This month is particularly suited to these activities: Cultural visits and heritage. 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 56/100. It is often a good compromise between weather and tranquility.

The most favorable months in Matale 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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