Sri Lanka weather in March
In March, popular resorts in Sri Lanka (Colombo, Galle, Negombo) average 31°C by day and 24°C at night, and the sea is about 29°C. On average 116 mm of rain falls during the month.
That is 1°C warmer than in February, and in April days average 30°C.
It is hot: ideal beach and swimming weather. The sea is warm and pleasant for swimming.
Warmest resorts in Sri Lanka in March
| Place | Day | Night | Sea | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puttalam | 33°C | 24°C | 30°C | 77 mm |
| Chilaw | 32°C | 24°C | 30°C | 95 mm |
| Mannar | 32°C | 25°C | 30°C | 45 mm |
| Vakarai | 31°C | 23°C | 29°C | 86 mm |
| Colombo | 31°C | 24°C | 29°C | 116 mm |
| Negombo | 31°C | 24°C | 29°C | 116 mm |
| Katunayaka | 31°C | 24°C | 29°C | 116 mm |
| Hendala | 31°C | 24°C | 29°C | 116 mm |
| Welisara | 31°C | 24°C | 29°C | 116 mm |
| Ja Ela | 31°C | 24°C | 29°C | 116 mm |
| Jaffna | 31°C | 26°C | 30°C | 39 mm |
| Kalutara | 30°C | 25°C | 29°C | 129 mm |
Sri Lanka weather in other months
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FAQ
Is it warm in Sri Lanka in March?
In March, popular resorts in Sri Lanka (Colombo, Galle, Negombo) average 31°C by day and 24°C at night, and the sea is about 29°C. On average 116 mm of rain falls during the month. It is hot: ideal beach and swimming weather.
What is the sea temperature in Sri Lanka in March?
About 29°C on average. The warmest water is in Mannar (30°C).
Where is it warmest in Sri Lanka in March?
The warmest place is Puttalam (33°C by day), followed by Chilaw (32°C) and Mannar (32°C).
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in March?
On average 116 mm of rain falls in the month. It is a fairly wet month, so pack a jacket.
Long-term averages from NASA POWER data (MERRA-2, 2001-2020 reanalysis, CC BY 4.0). Sea temperature is the average water surface temperature at the nearest grid point over the sea. This is climate, not a forecast for a specific day.