Weather in Sri Lanka for March 2025
Until now, March 2025 in Sri Lanka is slightly cooler than the historical average by -1.4 °C.
The forecast for the next days in Sri Lanka predicts temperatures to be around 30 °C, close to the historical average.
In general, the average temperature in Sri Lanka at the beginning of March is 30.7 °C. As the month progressed, temperatures tended to slightly increase, reaching an average of 31 °C by the end of March.
Sri Lanka experiences heavy rainfall in March, with over 20 rainy days and an average total precipitation 131.7 mm.
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Sri Lanka Weather March
Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. | Sun. |
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1 29° | 2 31° | |||||
3 31° | 4 31° | 5 31° | 6 31° | 7 31° | 8 32° | 9 31° |
10 31° | 11 32° | 12 31° | 13 31° | 14 31° | 15 31° | 16 31° |
17 31° | 18 31° | 19 31° | 20 31° | 21 32° | 22 32° | 23 31° |
24 32° | 25 32° | 26 31° | 27 31° | 28 33° | 29 30° | 30 30° |
31 30° |
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Temperatures trend during March in Sri Lanka
March weather day by day
Date | Weather | Temperatures | Rain | UV | More |
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1 Mar. | Partly cloudy | 29° /23° | 5.3 mm | 7 | |
2 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /23° | 2.2 mm | 7 | |
3 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /23° | 2.4 mm | 7 | |
4 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /23° | 0.3 mm | 7 | |
5 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /23° | 2.5 mm | 7 | |
6 Mar. | Light rain shower | 31° /23° | 2.8 mm | 7 | |
7 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /23° | 3.8 mm | 7 | |
8 Mar. | Light rain shower | 32° /22° | 1.2 mm | 7 | |
9 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /22° | 1.5 mm | 7 | |
10 Mar. | Light rain shower | 31° /22° | 3.3 mm | 7 | |
11 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /23° | 10.3 mm | 7 | |
12 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /23° | 5.9 mm | 7 | |
13 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /24° | 4.8 mm | 7 | |
14 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /24° | 7.3 mm | 7 | |
15 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 2.6 mm | 7 | |
16 Mar. | Light rain shower | 31° /24° | 6 mm | 7 | |
17 Mar. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 31° /24° | 1 mm | 7 | |
18 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 6.4 mm | 7 | |
19 Mar. | Moderate or heavy rain shower | 31° /24° | 7.1 mm | 7 | |
20 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 1.5 mm | 7 | |
21 Mar. | Light rain shower | 32° /24° | 2.4 mm | 7 | |
22 Mar. | Light rain shower | 32° /24° | 5.7 mm | 7 | |
23 Mar. | Light rain shower | 31° /24° | 6.5 mm | 7 | |
24 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /24° | 4.8 mm | 7 | |
25 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 32° /24° | 4.6 mm | 7 | |
26 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 2.6 mm | 7 | |
27 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 31° /24° | 5.7 mm | 7 | |
28 Mar. | Patchy light rain with thunder | 33° /24° | 3.2 mm | 7 | |
29 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /26° | 0.4 mm | 2.8 | |
30 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /26° | 0.2 mm | 3 | |
31 Mar. | Patchy rain possible | 30° /25° | 0.3 mm | 2.7 | |
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Guide for Sri Lanka in March
In March, Sri Lanka experiences a transition from the northeast monsoon to the inter-monsoon period, resulting in varied weather patterns at the beginning and end of the month.
At the start of March, the northern and eastern regions of Sri Lanka typically experience slightly cooler temperatures, with average highs around 30° and lows around 22°.
The central highlands, including popular destinations like Kandy and Nuwara Eliya, may see temperatures ranging from 20° to 25°, with occasional rainfall.
By the end of March, as the inter-monsoon period sets in, the weather becomes more unpredictable. Coastal areas such as Colombo and Galle tend to experience warmer temperatures, with highs reaching 32° and lows around 25°.
Inland regions may also see an increase in temperatures, with the central highlands ranging from 22° to 28°. However, the possibility of sporadic showers or thunderstorms also becomes more prevalent towards the end of the month.
Overall, March in Sri Lanka offers a mix of warm and humid conditions, especially along the coasts, with the potential for intermittent rainfall as the country transitions between monsoon seasons.
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