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Puttalam in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Puttalam 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 Puttalam, Sri Lanka.

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Puttalam in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Page summary

Puttalam in March in summary
Favourable weather
Min 27°C Max 32°C 101 mm 6 day(s) 75% 21% 30°C UV 7 11.2 h/day
Best activities in March
Beach and swimmingAnimal observationNature and landscapesBoat trip and cruise
Practical guidelines
Moderate crowds 06:17 18:22
Hourly weather

Average weather in Puttalam in March 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Puttalam 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 Puttalam in March

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

Temperatures and rain in Puttalam 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 Puttalam in March

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Puttalam in March

Check the seasonal normals in Puttalam 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 28.2°C 29.6°C 30.3°C
Maximum temperature 30.6°C 31.9°C 31.8°C
Minimum temperature 25.7°C 27.4°C 28.8°C
Record maximum temperature 34.0°C
(2010)
36.0°C
(2009)
35.0°C
(2010)
Record low temperature 22.0°C
(2020)
23.0°C
(2020)
25.0°C
(2020)
Number of days at +30° 23 day(s)
(79%)
30 day(s)
(97%)
30 day(s)
(100%)
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) 27.9°C 28.9°C 29.5°C
Sea temperature (minimum) 26.6°C 28.0°C 28.4°C
Sea temperature (maximum) 29.4°C 29.8°C 30.6°C
Wind
Wind speed 23 km/h 20 km/h 19 km/h
Wind temperature 25.7°C 27.4°C 28.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation 76.0 mm 100.9 mm 154.6 mm
Number of days with precipitation 11 day(s)
(38%)
16 day(s)
(52%)
24 day(s)
(80%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm) 5 day(s)
(17%)
6 day(s)
(19%)
10 day(s)
(32%)
Record precipitation in one day 51.4 mm
(2011)
40.9 mm
(2009)
39.0 mm
(2018)
Other weather data
Humidity 78% 75% 76%
Visibility 9.7 km 9.7 km 9.5 km
Cloud cover 23% 21% 32%
UV index 7 7 7
Daily sunshine 11h 11h 11h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time 06h28 06h17 06h02
Sunset time 18h21 18h22 18h20
Day length 11h53 12h05 12h18
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 Puttalam in March?

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

What was the weather like in Puttalam in March last?

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

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

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

Expect an average of 32°C during the day and 27°C at night, with about 101 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, Nature and landscapes and Boat trip and cruise. 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 31/100. It is one of the quietest periods of the year.

The most favorable months in Puttalam are: January, 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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