Sri Lanka in march: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Sri Lanka in march 2026
In this section, you have access to the weather forecast for march for most popular cities in Sri Lanka. These datas are probabilities for the month of march from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in march in Colombo
good weather UV index: 8
Weather at 6am
85°F
Clear/Sunny
45% of time
33%
21%
2%
Weather at 12pm
90°F
Clear/Sunny
42% of time
33%
15%
10%
Weather at 6pm
83°F
Moderate rain at times
40% of time
30%
17%
13%
Weather at 3am
79°F
40%
34%
16%
7%
Where to go in Sri Lanka in march?
Where to go in Sri Lanka in march: destination map
Where to go in each region in march?
| Central-South of Sri Lanka (Kandy, Dambulla, Nuwara Eliya...) | 83°F to 94°F | 7 à 17 days | tolerable weather* | |
| East Coast of Sri Lanka (Trincomalee, Batticaloa, Pottuvil...) | 86°F to 95°F | 6 à 9 days | 85°F | good weather |
| North of Sri Lanka (Jaffna, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya...) | 85°F to 95°F | 2 à 7 days | 85°F | perfect weather* |
| North Central of Sri Lanka (Anuradhapura, Wilpattu National Park, Polonnaruwa...) | 94°F to 95°F | 7 days | good weather | |
| North West of Sri Lanka (Puttalam, Kurunegala, Chilaw...) | 90°F to 94°F | 6 à 9 days | 85°F | good weather |
| Southern Coast of Sri Lanka (Galle, Tangalle, Yala National Park...) | 88°F to 92°F | 8 à 17 days | 85°F to 86°F | good weather* |
| West Coast of Sri Lanka (Colombo, Negombo, Kalutara...) | 90°F to 92°F | 9 à 10 days | 85°F to 86°F | good weather |
Where should you go in Sri Lanka in march when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Sri Lanka in march ranges from perfect to tolerable depending on the region and city.
March is a good time to discover the extreme north and the northeast coast of the island. The climate throughout March in Sri Lanka in these regions is still pleasant.
March in Colombo and the West Coast of the Island
In Colombo, temperatures continue to climb. As the rains fall intermittently during the day and more often in the evening, this leaves one with magnificent cloud thinnings to relax.
March in Jaffna and the Extreme North of the Island
The heat begins to intensify in Jaffna, but it remains bearable very early and at the end of the day. The weather in Sri Lanka throughout March is beautiful, thanks to the stronger presence of the sun.
March in Trincomalee and the Northeast of the Island
The northeastern part of the island is particularly pleasant because the heat is comfortable while the regression of the rain provides beautiful days of sunshine, that are of course more numerous.
March in Nuwara Eliya and the Central Plain
The month of March is very rainy on the high plateaus. In Nuwara Eliya, each day sees falling showers. This makes the atmosphere uncomfortable despite the less overwhelming heat.
Climate in Sri Lanka in march
Climate in Colombo in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Colombo is 88°F (maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 85°F). The climate is burning in this location in this month. With 6in over 10 days, rain may occur for your holidays. But this is reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With proper weather, march is okay (but not good month) for traveling in Colombo in Sri Lanka.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 85°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (31%) | ||
| Humidity | 77% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 29% | ||
| Length of day | 12:05 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Anuradhapura in march
In the month of march, maximum temperature is 95°F and minimum temperature is 81°F (for an average temperature of 88°F). The climate is burning there in this month. With 4.4in over 7 days, rain may occur for your vacations. But this is rather reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a good weather, march is a good time to go in this city in Sri Lanka.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 88°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 95°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Rainfall | 4.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 7 day(s) (24%) | ||
| Humidity | 75% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| Length of day | 12:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Galle in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Galle is 85°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is burning in that locality in this month. With 6.2in over 11 days, rainfall can happen throughout your vacations. But this is pretty reasonably and you will not be too bothered by it.
With a correct climate, the month of march is okay (but not the best month) for traveling in this city in Sri Lanka.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 85°F | ||
| Rainfall | 6.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 11 day(s) (34%) | ||
| Humidity | 79% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 28% | ||
| Length of day | 12:05 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
Climate in Jaffna in march
In the month of march, the mean temperature in Jaffna is 85°F (maximum temperature is 86°F and minimum temperature is 83°F). The climate is very hot here in march. With 1.4in over 2 days, the rain will not be a problem during your stay.
With proper weather, the month of march is okay (but not the best time) for traveling in this locality.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 86°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 84°F | ||
| Rainfall | 1.4in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 2 day(s) (6%) | ||
| Humidity | 78% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 12 | ||
| Cloud cover | 16% | ||
| Length of day | 12:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | perfect |
Climate in Kandy in march
In march, the mean temperature in Kandy is 85°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is very warm in that locality in the month of march. With 7.8in over 10 days, rain may occur during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With good weather conditions, march is a recommended month to go there in Sri Lanka.
| March | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.8in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 10 day(s) (34%) | ||
| Humidity | 74% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 26% | ||
| Length of day | 12:04 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | good |
All cities in Sri Lanka in march
| Colombo in march | good weather |
| Anuradhapura in march | good weather |
| Galle in march | good weather |
| Jaffna in march | perfect weather |
| Kandy in march | good weather |
| Trincomalee in march | good weather |
| Batticaloa in march | good weather |
| Chilaw in march | good weather |
| Dambulla in march | good weather |
| Kalutara in march | good weather |
| Kurunegala in march | good weather |
| Mullaitivu in march | perfect weather |
| Negombo in march | good weather |
| Nuwara Eliya in march | tolerable weather |
| Wilpattu National Park in march | good weather |
| Yala National Park in march | good weather |
| Polonnaruwa in march | good weather |
| Pottuvil in march | good weather |
| Puttalam in march | good weather |
| Tangalle in march | good weather |
| Vavuniya in march | good weather |
Weather data for Sri Lanka in march:
Weather data for Sri Lanka in march is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Sri Lanka. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Sri Lanka can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Sri Lanka.