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Temperature in Sri Lanka in March

March in Sri Lanka has maximum daytime temperatures ranging from high in Ramboda with 28°C to extremely high temperatures in Nochchiyagama with 36°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Nochchiyagama and 18°C in Ramboda. On average, March is the warmest month of the year in Sri Lanka. So be prepared and pack summer clothes.

What is the temperature of the different cities in Sri Lanka in March?

To get a sense of March's typical temperatures in the key spots of Sri Lanka, explore the map below. Click on a point for an in-depth look.

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Legend very warm warm pleasant moderate cold very cold
Very warm means maximum temperatures above 30°C. Warm: 22°C to 30°C. Pleasant: 18°C to 22°C Moderate: 12°C to 18°C. Cold: 2°C to 12°C. Very cold: lower than 2°C

  • What is the warmest city in March in Sri Lanka?
    • Nochchiyagama tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 24°C.

  • What is the coldest city in March in Sri Lanka?
    • According to our data, Ramboda holds the title for the coldest city in Sri Lanka in March. It experiences maximum temperatures of approximately 28°C and drops to lows of about 18°C during the night.

  • How much sun does Sri Lanka get in March?
    • The city Kandy usually sees around 198 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.

  • What is the water's temperature in March?
    • The water temperature averages approximately 28°C in Colombo this month, an ideal temperature for swimming and cooling off.

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