Temperature
Hot by day, mild at night.
86°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Kandy
Sri Lanka · South Asia
Hot afternoons and plenty of sun.
Good overall
Daytime high
86°F
Lows around 70°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Humid
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 12 wet days, the lowest monthly average.
39%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
A mix of sunshine and cloud.
11 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days, with humid periods.
86%March Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 89° and nights feel near 76°.
ComfortableWarmHotNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
42%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
3 mphMarch Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 83°F, easing to about 79°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning79°F
Feels 84°F
Rain9%
Cloud51%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityModerate
Midday85°F
Feels 88°F
Rain35%
Cloud54%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon83°F
Feels 87°F
Rain42%
Cloud62%
Humid airHigh
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening78°F
Feels 84°F
Rain20%
Cloud60%
Humid airVery high
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 80 | 68 | 5.0 | 15 | 9.7 | 87 |
| Feb | 82 | 68 | 3.4 | 12 | 10.6 | 84 |
| Mar | 86 | 70 | 3.5 | 12 | 11.0 | 78 |
| Apr | 87 | 72 | 6.9 | 19 | 10.3 | 82 |
| May | 86 | 74 | 5.4 | 20 | 10.6 | 82 |
| Jun | 85 | 74 | 3.0 | 17 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Jul | 84 | 73 | 3.5 | 18 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Aug | 85 | 73 | 3.7 | 18 | 10.7 | 80 |
| Sep | 85 | 72 | 4.7 | 19 | 10.2 | 80 |
| Oct | 84 | 71 | 10.8 | 23 | 9.3 | 85 |
| Nov | 82 | 70 | 12.1 | 24 | 8.4 | 89 |
| Dec | 80 | 69 | 8.5 | 21 | 8.4 | 89 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jun 1, 2026
Data & methodology