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March · climate normalsHot days and a month score of 66/100

Mannar in March

Good · 66/100Beach 80/100
High / low30° / 26°daily averages
Precipitation41 mm6 wet days
Sea29°surface temperature
8.99° N, 79.88° EElevation 9 mUTC+5:30 · India Standard Time
When to goMannar · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec66March
Best timeJan–Mar
March: high / low30° / 26°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Mannar averages daytime highs of 30° and night-time lows of 26° — hot weather by day. Expect around 41 mm of precipitation spread over about 6 wet days, with average cloud cover near 20%.

Days are 1.4° warmer than in February on average, and April brings little change. The sea averages 29°, comfortably warm for swimming.

March scores 66/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 2nd of the twelve months for Mannar.

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 15 minutes over the month.

Why 66/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%53%
Dry days · 33%57%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Beach score this month: 80/100 (adds sea temperature and heat).

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

Full climate guide
iiiTop of the table

Sri Lanka's best in March

Where to go in March
Karainagar
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Karainagar

Northern Province
29°Mar high
5wet days
72score
Karainagar
Jaffna
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Jaffna

Northern Province
29°Mar high
7wet days
66score
Jaffna
Nuwara Eliya
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Nuwara Eliya

Central Province
21°Mar high
16wet days
65score
Nuwara Eliya
Trincomalee
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Trincomalee

Eastern Province
29°Mar high
10wet days
59score
Trincomalee
·Questions

Mannar in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Mannar?

March scores 66/100 for Mannar, which we rate as good. Average highs are 30°C with 6 wet days.

How warm is Mannar in March?

Daytime highs average 30°C and night-time lows 26°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Mannar in March?

Mannar receives about 41 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 6 days.

Can you swim in Mannar in March?

The sea averages 29°C in March, warm enough for most swimmers.