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Yala National Park in March 2027: weather, temperatures and activities

Do you want to visit Yala National Park 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 Yala National Park, Sri Lanka.

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Is it worth visiting Yala National Park in March?

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Yala National Park in March in summary

Favourable weather

Min 27°C Max 30°C 147 mm 9 day(s) 79% 20% 30°C UV 7 11.2 h/day

Best activities in March

Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise

Practical guidelines

High crowding 06:11 18:15

Hourly weather

Average weather in Yala National Park in March 2027

Favourable weather

The weather in Yala National Park 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

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

18 days out of 31 (58%)

25.1°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

8 days out of 31 (25%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

19 days out of 31 (61%)

27.4°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Moderate rain at times

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

22 days out of 31 (70%)

30.1°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Moderate rain at times

3 days out of 31 (9%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

17 days out of 31 (54%)

30.1°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Partly Cloudy

4 days out of 31 (12%)

Heavy rain

3 days out of 31 (9%)

12h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

15 days out of 31 (48%)

28.8°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Heavy rain

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Moderate rain at times

5 days out of 31 (16%)

15h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

12 days out of 31 (38%)

27.1°C

Other common conditions

Moderate rain at times

9 days out of 31 (29%)

Partly Cloudy

5 days out of 31 (16%)

Heavy rain

5 days out of 31 (16%)

18h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

13 days out of 31 (41%)

26.4°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Moderate rain at times

6 days out of 31 (19%)

Heavy rain

4 days out of 31 (12%)

21h

Dominant weather

Clear/Sunny

16 days out of 31 (51%)

25.7°C

Other common conditions

Partly Cloudy

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Moderate rain at times

7 days out of 31 (22%)

Heavy rain

1 days out of 31 (3%)

Climate

Climate of Yala National Park in March

Temperatures, precipitation and monthly trends help to better understand the climate in Yala National Park in March.

Temperatures and rain in Yala National Park 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 Yala National Park in March

The climate of Yala National Park in March is humid. An average of 147 mm precipitation is recorded over 18 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in February, an average of 114 mm is recorded over 13 days.

Temperatures are warm in Yala National Park in March. The average maximum temperature reaches 30°C, while the minimum falls to about 27°C. The month's average temperature is 29°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Yala National Park in March: 33°C as a maximum in 2009 and 25°C as a minimum in 2009. We can expect about 27 days with temperatures above 30°, or 87% of the month.

In March, the days last on average 12:04 in Yala National Park. The sun rises around 06:11 and sets around 18:15.

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

In March, the most favorable activities in Yala National Park are: Beach and swimming and Boat trip and cruise.

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

Seasonal normals

Seasonal normals of Yala National Park in March

Check the seasonal normals in Yala National Park 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

Weather data	February	March	April
Outside temperature
Average temperature	28.1°C	28.8°C	29.4°C
Maximum temperature	29.8°C	30.4°C	30.9°C
Minimum temperature	26.4°C	27.1°C	27.8°C
Record maximum temperature	32.0°C (2009)	33.0°C (2009)	33.0°C (2013)
Record low temperature	24.0°C (2011)	25.0°C (2009)	26.0°C (2009)
Number of days at +30°	18 day(s) (62%)	27 day(s) (87%)	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)	28.4°C	29.0°C	29.7°C
Sea temperature (minimum)	27.3°C	28.3°C	28.5°C
Sea temperature (maximum)	29.6°C	29.8°C	30.7°C
Wind
Wind speed	21 km/h	19 km/h	18 km/h
Wind temperature	26.4°C	27.1°C	27.8°C
Precipitation (rain)
Precipitation	113.6 mm	147.5 mm	220.4 mm
Number of days with precipitation	13 day(s) (45%)	18 day(s) (58%)	24 day(s) (80%)
Number of days with significant precipitation (greater than 5 mm)	6 day(s) (20%)	9 day(s) (28%)	14 day(s) (45%)
Record precipitation in one day	54.9 mm (2012)	54.8 mm (2011)	57.9 mm (2014)
Other weather data
Humidity	79%	79%	80%
Visibility	9.6 km	9.6 km	9.3 km
Cloud cover	21%	20%	26%
UV index	7	7	7
Daily sunshine	11h	11h	12h
Sunrise and sunset
Sunrise time	06h20	06h11	05h57
Sunset time	18h16	18h15	18h12
Day length	11h56	12h04	12h15
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 Yala National Park in March?

Best activities in March

Beach and swimmingBoat trip and cruise

Possible activities in March

Animal observationNature and landscapes

Observed weather

What was the weather like in Yala National Park in March last?

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

Mon.	Tue.	Wed.	Thu.	Fri.	Sat.	Sun.
					1 Patchy rain nearby 26°C28°C2.7 mm	2 Patchy rain nearby 25°C29°C3.7 mm
3 Patchy rain nearby 25°C29°C17.2 mm	4 Clear/Sunny 26°C30°C0.0 mm	5 Clear/Sunny 25°C30°C0.0 mm	6 Clear/Sunny 26°C29°C0.1 mm	7 Clear/Sunny 26°C29°C0.0 mm	8 Clear/Sunny 26°C29°C0.5 mm	9 Clear/Sunny 24°C29°C0.0 mm
10 Patchy rain nearby 26°C30°C0.6 mm	11 Patchy rain nearby 27°C28°C3.6 mm	12 Patchy rain nearby 25°C29°C0.3 mm	13 Clear/Sunny 26°C29°C0.2 mm	14 Clear/Sunny 27°C30°C0.2 mm	15 Patchy rain nearby 26°C29°C0.3 mm	16 Moderate or heavy rain shower 27°C28°C10.1 mm
17 Patchy rain nearby 27°C30°C1.8 mm	18 Cloudy 26°C30°C0.2 mm	19 Patchy rain nearby 27°C29°C4.9 mm	20 Patchy rain nearby 26°C30°C0.1 mm	21 Overcast 27°C30°C0.0 mm	22 Patchy rain nearby 28°C30°C0.2 mm	23 Clear/Sunny 27°C31°C0.1 mm
24 Heavy rain at times 27°C31°C1.1 mm	25 Cloudy 28°C30°C1.0 mm	26 Patchy rain nearby 27°C29°C1.0 mm	27 Cloudy 27°C30°C0.5 mm	28 Patchy rain nearby 27°C30°C0.5 mm	29 Patchy rain nearby 28°C30°C0.5 mm	30 Clear/Sunny 27°C30°C1.3 mm
31 Patchy rain nearby 27°C29°C1.3 mm

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Where to go near Yala National Park in March?

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26°C 29°C 226 mm 8.3 h/day

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Frequently asked questions

Travel to to Yala National Park 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 Yala National Park in March, which places this month 4th out of 12.

Expect an average of 30°C during the day and 27°C at night, with about 147 mm of precipitation spread over 9 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 and Boat trip and cruise. 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 Yala National Park 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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Average weather in Yala National Park in March 2027

Climate of Yala National Park in March

Temperatures and rain in Yala National Park in March

Average daily weather

Monthly temperatures

Monthly precipitation

About the climate in Yala National Park in March

Seasonal normals of Yala National Park in March

What to do in Yala National Park in March?

What was the weather like in Yala National Park in March last?

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