What is the weather like in Ella in March?

Expect temperatures between 18°C and 27°C with 35% average rain probability and about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

What is the weather like in Ella in March?

Ella in March scores 62/100 based on 30 years of climate data. Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs.

Who should visit Ella in March?

March in Ella is ideal for: Cultural tourists, Business travelers.

Ella Weather in March | 30-Year Forecast

Avg High

27°C

Hottest around day 23

Avg Low

18°C

Coolest around day 3

Rainy Days

30days

35% avg rain chance

Sunshine

8hrs/day

Spring season

Essential Travel Info for Ella

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Currency

LKR

Rs රු Sri Lankan rupee

Language

Sinhala

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Driving

Left side

Safety

Moderate Safety

GPI: 2.02

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Health & Safety Advisory

CDC travel health recommendations

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COVID-19

All eligible travelers should be up to date with their COVID-19 vaccines. Please seeYour COVID-19 Vaccinationfor more information.

Chikungunya

There is anoutbreak of chikungunyain Sri Lanka.Chikungunya vaccinationis recommended for people traveling to an area with a chikungunya outbreak.

Hepatitis A

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers one year old or older going to Sri Lanka.Infants 6 to 11 months old should also be vaccinated against Hepatitis A. The dose does not count toward the routine 2-dose series.Travelers allergic to a vaccine component should receive a single dose of immune globulin, which provides effective protection for up to 2 months depending on dosage given.Unvaccinated travelers who are over 40 years old, are immunocompromised, or have chronic medical conditions planning to depart to a risk area in less than 2 weeks should get the initial dose of vaccine and at the same appointment receive immune globulin.

Hepatitis B

Recommended for unvaccinated travelers younger than 60 years old traveling to Sri Lanka. Unvaccinated travelers 60 years and older may get vaccinated before traveling to Sri Lanka.

Japanese Encephalitis

Recommended for travelers whoAre moving to an area with Japanese encephalitis to liveSpend long periods of time, such as a month or more, in areas with Japanese encephalitisFrequently travel to areas with Japanese encephalitisConsider vaccination for travelersSpending less than a month in areas with Japanese encephalitis but will be doing activities that increase risk of infection, such as visiting rural areas, hiking or camping, or staying in places without air conditioning, screens, or bed netsGoing to areas with Japanese encephalitis who are uncertain of their activities or how long they will be thereNot recommended for travelers planning short-term travel to urban areas or travel to areas with no clear Japanese encephalitis season.

Measles

Cases of measles are on the rise worldwide. Travelers are at risk of measles if they have not been fully vaccinated at least two weeks prior to departure, or have not had measles in the past, and travel internationally to areas where measles is spreading.All international travelers should be fully vaccinated against measles with the measles-mumps-rubella (MMR) vaccine, including an early dose for infants 6–11 months, according toCDC’s measles vaccination recommendations for international travel.

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Is March a Good Time to Visit Ella?

👌Worthwhile timing with some trade-offs(62/100)

Short Answer

Popular March in Ella offers 27°C and 35% rain chance - excellent conditions that attract maximum visitors. Book 3-6 months ahead for best rates.

Decision Factors

Vaccinations required

Yellow Fever

Very high humidity

80% average humidity

Peak tourist season

93% of annual peak - expect crowds and peak prices

Health precautions needed

Be aware of: Leptospirosis, Melioidosis, Dengue

Plenty of sunshine

10.3h of sunshine daily

Rich cultural heritage

4 UNESCO World Heritage sites nearby

Good For

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Cultural tourists
Comfortable conditions for exploring museums and sites
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Business travelers
Climate-controlled meetings unaffected by weather

Who Should Avoid

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Budget travelers
Peak season means premium prices everywhere
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Elderly travelers
80% humidity creates difficult conditions

"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA POWER satellite data,Ella in March averages 27°C with 35% precipitation probability."

📊 Source: 30YearWeather.com🛰️ Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)View Methodology →

Frequently Asked Questions: Ella in March

What are the temperatures in Ella in March?

Daytime highs average 27°C, nights drop to 18°C. Temperatures remain fairly consistent.

How many rainy days in Ella in March?

Expect around 30 days with measurable rainfall. An umbrella is advisable.

What to wear in Ella in March?

Comfortable casual wear with a light jacket for evenings.

Is March peak season in Ella?

This is shoulder season—moderate prices and manageable crowds.

Ella Weather in March

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