March Weather in Ratnapura

Last updated: March 2, 2024

The weather in Ratnapura, Sri Lanka, during March is characterized by an average temperature of 24°C (75°F). Highs can soar to 30°C (86°F), while lows may dip to 18°C (65°F). Typically, the humidity level in Ratnapura throughout March hovers around 69%.

18°C (65°F)

Minimum temperature

24°C (75°F)

Average temperature

30°C (86°F)

Maximum temperature

69%

Humidity

Precipitation and Sunshine hours

In March, Ratnapura averages 384 mm (15.1 inches) of rainfall, typically over the course of 29 rainy days. The month enjoys an average of 12 hours 4 minutes of daylight, with the sun shining for approximately 10 hours 43 minutes each day. Additionally, there is a 26% probability of sunny days during this period.

384 mm (15.1 inches)

Precipitation

29 rainy days

Rainy days

10 hours 43 minutes

Sunshine hours

26%

Chance of sun

UV Index

In March, the UV Index in Ratnapura reaches a maximum of 15, indicating a level of Extreme exposure. The most intense UV radiation typically occurs between 11:00 and 13:00, during which unprotected skin may burn in as little as 10 minutes.

Average solar exposure data for the current time of the year. Actual values may vary and depend on many factors, such as cloud cover, vegetation cover, surface type, etc.
  07:00 08:00 09:00 10:00 11:00 12:00 13:00 14:00 15:00 16:00 17:00 18:00 19:00
UVI 2 4 8 12 15 15 13 9 5 2 1 0 0
Exposure Low Moderate VeryHigh Extreme VeryHigh Moderate Low
Time to burn 45 min 30 min 15 min 10 min 15 min 30 min 45 min

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