Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Jaffna with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 31°C to a high of 34°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 24°C and 27°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Jaffna in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Jaffna with hot temperatures, averaging around 32°C during the day and nights close to 26°C. A few showers might pop up in the first days of the month, but the weather remains mostly sunny and dry. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 33°C, with nights close to 26°C. There might be a few showers during this period, but plenty of dry days with sunshine too. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Jaffna will be around 34°C, with nights close to 26°C. Barely any chance of precipitation. The weather will mostly be dry with lots of sunshine. Breezy clothes like shorts or a dress, plus a hat and sunglasses, are ideal.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 28 mm of precipitation, spread over 5 days. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the East.
The precipitation chance averages 15% per day this month. Though that seems low, there are also a few days with a higher chance of precipitation.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Jaffna. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Jaffna in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
34°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
31°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
28 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
5 days | 9 days | |
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 10 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
Is March a good time to visit Jaffna?
March is a great month to be in Jaffna for sunny weather. You’ll get high temperatures and not too much rain this month.
Temperature records for Jaffna in March
With 36°C, Jaffna hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2014. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 27°C in 2022. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 19°C to a high of 29°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Jaffna
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Jaffna, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Jaffna
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Jaffna, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 5 days of rain in Jaffna.
Daily UV Index in March in Jaffna
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Jaffna, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Temperature in March in Jaffna Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Jaffna, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Jaffna Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Jaffna, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Jaffna
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Average Weather in Jaffna by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Jaffna. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
