Climate averages 1991–2020
Weather in Sri Lanka in March
In March, average daytime highs across the 12 cities listed in Sri Lanka range from 29.5°C in Kalmunai to 31.8°C in Negombo. Monthly rainfall ranges from 21 mm in Point Pedro to 99 mm in Matara.
Long-term climate patterns, not a forecast for a particular trip.
City by city
March in Sri Lanka
| City | Average highHigh / low | Average low | Rainfall mm | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colombo | 31.6°C24.4°C | 24.4°C | 75 | 14.9 |
| Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia | 31.0°C24.5°C | 24.5°C | 75 | 14.9 |
| Jaffna | 30.2°C25.9°C | 25.9°C | 22 | 3.3 |
| Negombo | 31.8°C24.8°C | 24.8°C | 76 | 15.8 |
| Kandy | 29.5°C20.4°C | 20.4°C | 83 | 10.9 |
| Trincomalee | 30.0°C25.1°C | 25.1°C | 40 | 7.1 |
| Kalmunai | 29.5°C24.7°C | 24.7°C | 60 | 10.0 |
| Galle | 29.6°C24.7°C | 24.7°C | 65 | 13.9 |
| Point Pedro | 30.2°C25.5°C | 25.5°C | 21 | 3.2 |
| Batticaloa | 30.2°C24.0°C | 24.0°C | 52 | 8.2 |
| Ambalantota | 31.7°C24.4°C | 24.4°C | 58 | 11.2 |
| Matara | 30.5°C24.6°C | 24.6°C | 99 | 18.1 |
A rain day is a local calendar day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.