Weather in Colombo in March
In an average March, Colombo sees a daily high around 30°C and a low around 26°C, based on 1980–2026 of local climate records.
| Average high | 30°C |
|---|---|
| Typical high range | 29°C to 32°C |
| Average low | 26°C |
| Typical low range | 25°C to 27°C |
| Average daily precipitation | 3 mm |
March records
The most extreme March on record for each metric, across 1980–2026. For rainfall, the wettest and driest are by total March accumulation.
High
Highest
34°C
1998-03-04
Lowest
27°C
2013-03-04
Low
Highest
28°C
2016-03-26
Lowest
23°C
1994-03-03
Feels-like
Highest
48°C
2024-03-25
Lowest
30°C
2013-03-04
Humidity
Highest
24.0 g/m³
2024-03-25
Lowest
15.3 g/m³
1994-03-02
Wind
Highest
29 km/h
2008-03-21
Lowest
7 km/h
2003-03-21
Gust
Highest
46 km/h
2011-03-01
Lowest
16 km/h
2025-03-16
Precip
Wettest
333 mm
2008
Driest
20 mm
1992
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