Weather in March in Colombo District
Planning a journey to Colombo District this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Colombo District in March?
Colombo District is a region in Sri Lanka. March in Colombo District generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 33°C and nighttime temperatures around 26°C in Colombo. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Colombo with an average of 96 mm to high rainfall in Athurugiriya with 106 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Colombo enjoys approximately 276 hours of sunshine, offering a mostly sunny climate that adds a pleasant and vibrant feel to the month.For specific regional insights in Colombo District for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Colombo District climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Colombo District?
Colombo
In March Colombo generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mount Lavinia
In March Mount Lavinia generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Dehiwala
In March Dehiwala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Nugegoda
In March Nugegoda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Boralesgamuwa
In March Boralesgamuwa generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Colombo District, in Sri Lanka.
Is March the best time to visit Colombo District?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Colombo District with overall pleasant weather in Colombo. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Colombo District is in January, February and March with generally pleasant weather in Colombo. On the other hand, the weather in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November tend to be poor.
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