Weather in Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka in March
In an average March, Colombo sees a daily high around 31°C and a low around 24°C, based on 1981–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 31°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 34°C |
| Average low | 24°C |
| Typical low range | 23°C to 26°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1981–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
36°C
1995-03-18
Lowest
26°C
1986-03-08
Low
Highest
27°C
1997-03-26
Lowest
20°C
1994-03-02
Feels-like
Highest
49°C
1998-03-26
Lowest
26°C
1986-03-08
Humidity
Highest
23.1 g/m³
2024-03-22
Lowest
14.5 g/m³
2026-03-03
Wind
Highest
30 km/h
2011-03-17
Lowest
5 km/h
2003-03-27
Precip
Wettest
297 mm
2008
Driest
5 mm
1992
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