March weather forecast
Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Weather in March

Maintaining the trend from the preceding months, Kandy's March weather remains consistent with the dry season’s pattern, promising ample daylight hours and an agreeable temperature range. Warmer climes start to settle in when compared from February to March, evident from the slightly higher temperature average. The distinct feature of this month is the substantial rise in rainfall to 72mm. Despite the increase in humidity and rainfall, Kandy's weather continues to cater to local and international explorers interested in the historic landmarks and religious sites. Holi, followed by numerous New Year celebrations, paints the city in vibrant colours.

Temperature

March, with its average high-temperature of 31.5°C and an average low-temperature of 19.2°C, holds the record as the warmest month in Kandy.

Heat index

During March, the heat index is evaluated at a scorching 40°C. Incorporate extra safety measures to avoid heat exhaustion and heat cramps. Continuous activity could provoke heatstroke.
Bear in mind that the heat index values are determined for shaded areas and light breezes. The heat index could experience an increase of 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees due to direct sunlight.
Note: The heat index, also known as 'real feel' or 'apparent temperature', is what the temperature feels like to the human body when the air temperature is combined with the relative humidity. Factors such as metabolic variations, being pregnant, and physical activity can impact an individual's weather perception. It is essential to be conscious of the fact that direct sunlight can intensify the felt heat, leading to an elevation in the heat index by 15 Fahrenheit (8 Celsius) degrees. Heat index values are quite important for children. Children often do not understand the need to rest and hydrate. Thirst is a late manifestation of dehydration - therefore, it is essential to stay hydrated, particularly during prolonged physical activities.
Perspiration is the human body's physiological response to high temperatures and is an attempt to lower body temperature through evaporation of sweat. An increase in relative humidity hinders the body's normal cooling function by reducing evaporation, thereby decreasing the rate of body cooling and enhancing the sense of warmth. As body temperatures escalate without effective heat release, one might face dehydration threats.

Humidity

With an average relative humidity of 74%, March is the least humid month.

Rainfall

In Kandy, in March, it is raining for 18.9 days, with typically 72mm of accumulated precipitation. In Kandy, during the entire year, the rain falls for 278.4 days and collects up to 1466mm of precipitation.

Daylight

In Kandy, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 5min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of March, in Kandy, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

Sunshine

In Kandy, the average sunshine in March is 8.9h.

UV index

January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6, are months with the highest UV index in Kandy, Sri Lanka. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for average individuals.
Note: A daily high UV index of 6 in March leads to these guidelines:
Prevent overexposure. Protection from the sun's harmful effects is needed. UV radiation from the sun is at its strongest between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure during these hours. Clothes that are both tight-knit and comfortably loose are prime choices for sun protection.
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FAQ

What is the warmest month in Kandy?

Kandy, Sri Lanka, experiences its average highest temperatures in March, reaching a peak of 31.5°C and a minimum of 19.2°C.

How hot is it in Kandy in March?

Kandy in March has an average high-temperature of 31.5°C and an average low-temperature of 19.2°C. In March, the average heat index (a.k.a. 'apparent temperature', 'real feel'), which calculates the temperature value influenced by the moisture in the air, is evaluated at 40°C.

What is the least humid month in Kandy?

The least humid month in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is March, with an average relative humidity of 74%.

What is the average humidity in March in Kandy?

The average relative humidity in March in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is 74%.

How many days does it rain in March in Kandy?

In Kandy, Sri Lanka, in March, during 18.9 rainfall days, 72mm of precipitation is typically accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in March in Kandy?

The average day length in March in Kandy is 12h and 5min.

When is the sunrise / sunset in March in Kandy?

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 18:19. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:06 and sunset at 18:17 +0530.

How long on average sun shines in March in Kandy?

In Kandy, Sri Lanka, the average sunshine duration in March is 8.9h.

What are the months with the highest UV index in Kandy?

The months with the highest UV index in Kandy are January through September, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 6.

What is the UV index reading in March in Kandy?

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Kandy, Sri Lanka, is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average temperature in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average high temperature in March: 31.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is March (31.5°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is December (27.5°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 19.2°C

The months with the highest average low temperature are May and June (21.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is February (18.1°C).

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Average pressure in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average pressure in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average pressure in March: 1010.8mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is January (1011.8mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1008.1mbar).

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Average wind speed in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average wind speed in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average wind speed in March: 5km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (13.5km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is April (4.7km/h).

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Average humidity in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average humidity in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average humidity in March: 74%

The month with the highest relative humidity is December (84%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is March (74%).

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Average rainfall in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall in March: 72mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (301mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (38mm).

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Average rainfall days in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average rainfall days in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average rainfall days in March: 18.9 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is May (28.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (14.1 days).

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Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average daylight in March / Average sunshine in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 12h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 11h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 8h and 5min

The month with the most sunshine is June (Average sunshine: 10h and 48min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 42min).

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Average sunshine days in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average sunshine days in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average sunshine days in March: 10.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (14.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is May (1.2 days).

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Average UV index in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average UV index in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average UV index in March: 6

The months with the highest UV index are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November and December (UV index 6).
The month with the lowest UV index is October (UV index 5).

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Average cloud cover in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average cloud cover in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average cloud cover in March: 27

The months with the most cloud cover are November and December (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is March (Cloud cover 27).

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Average visibility in March
Kandy, Sri Lanka

Average visibility in March - Kandy, Sri Lanka
  • Average visibility in March: 8km

The months with the highest visibility are June, July and August (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, November and December (8km).

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