End of the drier season · Weather & things to do
Ella in March
Ella warms up: highs climb to 78°F (26°C), from 75°F in February, with lows of 61°F (16°C) and about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain.
It scores 76/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 78°F (26°C)
- Avg low
- 61°F (16°C)
- Rain
- 4.0 in (102 mm)
- Humidity
- 81%
- Cloud cover
- 54%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 57 min
- Comfort score
- 76/100 · Great
What March feels like
Highs settle around 78°F (26°C), warm enough for short sleeves.
After dark, temperatures fall to about 61°F (16°C).
Humidity averages 81%, so the air feels sticky and the heat feels stronger than the thermometer says.
Some rain is likely, about 4.0 in (102 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (June – August).
- Humidity season begins: 81% on average, up from 86% in February.
- Comfort improves from 71/100 in February to 76/100.
- March sits inside the Dec – Apr window our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route recommends.
What to pack for March
- Light, breathable clothes78°F afternoons
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hatstrong sun this month
- Quick-dry fabrics81% average humidity
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaa shower or two is likely
- Comfortable walking shoesmost picks involve some walking
What to do in Ella in March
March is good outdoor weather here, so these picks lean toward the open air.
Ella Rock
Harder half-day hike along rail tracks and through forest to a cliff-top viewpoint.
Why now March scores 76/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Nanu Oya to Ella train
Three-hour ride over the high plateau via Ohiya and Haputale, through tea country, tunnels and cloud forest.
Why now Highs near 78°F and 4.0 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Ravana Falls
Tiered roadside waterfall below Ella linked to the Ramayana legend.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Lipton's Seat
Lookout in the Dambatenne estate where Thomas Lipton surveyed his tea empire.
Cafe Chill
Large open-air main-street restaurant serving Sri Lankan and Western dishes.
Nearby in March
- Kandy in March~41 mi · highs 86°F, 3.8 in rain · 4°C (8°F) warmer by day, about as wet
- Sigiriya & Dambulla in March~78 mi · highs 89°F, 3.4 in rain · 6°C (11°F) warmer by day, drier
- Galle in March~81 mi · highs 84°F, 4.9 in rain · 3°C (6°F) warmer by day, wetter
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~400 m to Ella's ~975 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Ella in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Ella?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 76/100 against a best of 83 in June – August. Expect highs of 78°F (26°C) and 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain. March is inside the Dec – Apr window our Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast route recommends.
How hot is Ella in March?
Average highs are 78°F (26°C) and average lows 61°F (16°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Ella in March?
Some: about 4.0 in (102 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 66.7 in (1695 mm).
What should I pack for Ella in March?
Bring light, breathable clothes (78°F afternoons), sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat (strong sun this month), quick-dry fabrics (81% average humidity), packable rain jacket or umbrella (a shower or two is likely) and comfortable walking shoes (most picks involve some walking).
Routes in season in March
- Sri Lanka: Rock Forts to the South Coast Dec – Apr
Planning Ella in March?
Bring the crew into one shared trip: vote on dates, build the day-by-day plan, split costs and share one packing list.