Warm
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards.
March verdict
Sri Lanka in March
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs sit around 31°C, giving warm days by monthly-average standards. Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
31°C
Rain
85mm
Sun
8.3h
Sea
25°C
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 85mm, so some wet days are possible.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.3h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month.
Swimmable
Sea temperatures average 25°C, which can work for swimming but may feel fresh.
Map
Weather map
Compare Sri Lanka with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March31°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March85mm average rain
March is one of Sri Lanka's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to March and May to September
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March8.3 hours average sun
March is one of Sri Lanka's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsFebruary to April
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March25°C average sea
March is close to Sri Lanka's yearly sea-temperature average, so swimming comfort is fairly typical.
Warmest seaMarch to June and October to November
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March75 weather score
March is one of Sri Lanka's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and June to August
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
