Temperatures in March
It's hot in March in Sri Lanka with an average temperature of 32°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 33°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 20°C and 21°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Sri Lanka 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 Sri Lanka with hot temperatures, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights close to 21°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature stays the same at 33°C, with nights close to 21°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Sri Lanka will be around 33°C, with nights close to 21°C. There’s regular precipitation, but with a bit of luck, you’ll also get some dry and sunny days.
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Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 152 mm of precipitation, spread over 13 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
The average precipitation chance is 42% per day this month. The weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Sri Lanka. 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.
Sri Lanka in March |
UK | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
32°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
33°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
32°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
152 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
13 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 Sri Lanka?
After some sun? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Sri Lanka. The temperature is pleasant, but there’s too much chance of rain this month.
Temperature records for Sri Lanka in March
With 37°C, Sri Lanka hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2016. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 26°C in 2023. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of 14°C to a high of 25°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Sri Lanka, 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.
Weather experiences in March in Sri Lanka
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Daily Precipitation in March in Sri Lanka
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Sri Lanka, 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 13 days of rain in Sri Lanka.
Daily UV Index in March in Sri Lanka
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Sri Lanka, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Sri Lanka Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Sri Lanka, 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 Sri Lanka
Click on a specific day in March for detailed info on the typical weather on that day in Sri Lanka. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
Weather experiences in March in Sri Lanka
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The general climate was warm and sunny, but with little rain. Pleasant weather for relaxing on the beach. Not perfect, but nice.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average Weather in Sri Lanka by Month
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