Jaffna in March
The weather in March
In March, Jaffna averages daytime highs of 29° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 33 mm of precipitation spread over about 7 wet days, with average cloud cover near 19%.
Days are 1.8° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 1.1°. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.
March scores 66/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Jaffna.
Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:18 and sets at 18:22 local time, giving 12 h 04 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 16 minutes over the month.
Why 66/100?
How the score for March is builtBeach score this month: 81/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).
Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).
Around Jaffna this month
Sri Lanka's best in March
Jaffna in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Jaffna?
March scores 66/100 for Jaffna, which we rate as good. Average highs are 29°C with 7 wet days.
How warm is Jaffna in March?
Daytime highs average 29°C and night-time lows 26°C in March.
Does it rain a lot in Jaffna in March?
Jaffna receives about 33 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 7 days.
Can you swim in Jaffna in March?
The sea averages 29°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.