Sri Lanka in March: weather, sea & travel advice
Sri Lanka in March is especially suited to beach holidays, family holidays and city breaks. Days are around 30 °C (warm), and the sea is about 29 °C. With about 9 rainy days it is moderate.
Sri Lanka · MarchPhoto: Luboš Holič · CC BY-SA 3.0Climate facts
- Day
- 30 °C
- Night
- 25 °C
- Sea
- 29 °C
- Rainy days
- 9 rainy days
- Sun
- 7 h/day
- Humidity
- 78 %
Suitability by travel type
BeachExcellent80/100
City breakGood72/100
ActiveLimited55/100
FamilyGood74/100
In favour
- Pleasant daytime temperatures around 30 °C
- Warm, swimmable sea (29 °C)
To consider
- No significant drawbacks.
All months at a glance
29J
29F
30M
29A
29M
28J
28J
28A
28S
28O
28N
28D
8J
6F
9M
14A
17M
13J
10J
11A
14S
16O
14N
11D
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Frequently asked questions
How warm is Sri Lanka in March?
Daytime highs average around 30 °C, with nights around 25 °C.
Can you swim in Sri Lanka in March?
The sea is about 29 °C (very warm).
Does it rain a lot in Sri Lanka in March?
On the long-term average, expect about 9 rainy days.
When is the best time to visit Sri Lanka?
The most favourable months are usually the ones highlighted on the overview page. Values are historical averages, not a forecast.