Sri Lanka Weather in March: Temperature, Precipitation, Wind
In March, Sri Lanka experiences its inter-monsoon season, which means the country sees a mix of weather with both the northeast and southwest monsoons influencing the climate. Overall, March is a transitional month in Sri Lanka, with an increase in temperatures and a decrease in rainfall compared to the previous months. The average temperature in Sri Lanka in March is around 27.8°C (82.1°F), with highs reaching 32.4°C (90.4°F) and lows dropping to 23.6°C (74.4°F). The average humidity is 79.6%, and there is an average of 10.84mm of precipitation over 9.1 days. March sees a higher chance of rain, with an average precipitation probability of 80.6%. The most common type of precipitation in Sri Lanka in March is rain, and there are on average 27 rainy days throughout the month. The average windspeed is 15.9 km/h (9.9 mph), with gusts up to 18.3 km/h (11.4 mph). The average cloud cover is 46.7%, and the average visibility is 12.7 km (7.9 miles). The average UV index is 9.6, indicating a high risk of sunburn, and the average air pressure is 1010.4 mb.
What is the temperature in Sri Lanka in March?
Average air temperature in Sri Lanka is 27.8°C (82.1°F) in March. The outside temperature in Sri Lanka feels like 30.8°C (87.4°F) on a typical March day. The highest average temperature during sunny days is 32.4°C (90.4°F) and feels like 38.5°C (101.2°F). The lowest average temperature after dark is 23.6°C (74.4°F) which feels like 23.6°C (74.4°F).
How hot is Sri Lanka in March?
The hot temperature in March in Sri Lanka rises to 35.1°C (95.2°F) on sunny days with low cloud coverage and 79.6% humidity. During hottest days of March it feels like 42.3 °C (108.1°F). The average maximum temp in Sri Lanka is 32.4°C (108.1°F) during day time in March.
How cold is Sri Lanka in March?
The coldest temp in Sri Lanka in March drops to 19.9°C (67.8°F) during the cold nights. With 15.9km/h (9.9mph) winds and 79.6% humidity it feels like 19.9°C (67.8°F) on the coldest nights. The average minimum temperature is 23.6°C (74.4°F) during night time in March.
Does it rain in Sri Lanka in March?
Yes, it rains for 27 days in Sri Lanka in March averaging 10.84 mm of precipitation. Sri Lanka has a 80.6% chance for rain throughout the entire month of March.
How much does it rain in Sri Lanka throughout March?
Sri Lanka has 10.84 mm (0.43 inch) of rain per day on average in March. It rains for an average of 27 days out of the entire month.
Is Sri Lanka windy in March?
The average speed of wind in Sri Lanka during March is 15.9km/h (9.9mph) and average windgust is 18.3km/h (11.4mph). On some days in March wind can reach up to 27.7km/h (17.2mph).
What is the direction of the wind in Sri Lanka in March?
Most days of March the wind is blowing from South direction in Sri Lanka.
What are the humidity levels in Sri Lanka in March?
The average humidity levels in Sri Lanka in March are 79.6%. Daily humidity levels in Sri Lanka range from 69.3% to 83.8% during March.
How many hours of daylight are in Sri Lanka in March?
Sri Lanka has 12 hours 04 minutes of daylight in March on average. Sunset and sunrise times gradually change throughout the month. Sunrise in Sri Lanka in March is at 6:16:35 and the sunset is at 18:21:34.
What is the cloud coverage in Sri Lanka in March?
Clouds cover 46.7% of the sky on average throughout March in Sri Lanka. The cloud coverage ranges from 23.1% to 72.7% depending on the day of the month.
What is the UV level in March in Sri Lanka?
The average UV index in Sri Lanka is 9.6 in March. UV levels change throughout the month and range from 7 to 10.
What is the solar radiation in Sri Lanka in March?
The average solar radiation is 261.1 W/m2 (Watts per square meter) in Sri Lanka during March. However solar radiation levels change throughout the month and range from 180.3 W/m2 to 304.6 W/m2.
What is the solar energy during March in Sri Lanka?
The average solar energy during March in Sri Lanka is 22.6 MJ/m2 (megajoules per square metre). Solar energy ranges from 15.6 MJ/m2, to 26.4 MJ/m2 during March.
Are there severe weather risks in Sri Lanka in March?
Yes, there is a 34.8% risk for severe weather in Sri Lanka in March.
What is the air pressure in Sri Lanka in March?
On average the air pressure in Sri Lanka in March is 1010.4 mb (millibars). Throughout the month the sea level pressure ranges from 1008.5 mb to 1013.8 mb.
What is the visibility in Sri Lanka in March?
The average daylight visibility in Sri Lanka in March is 12.7 km (7.9 miles). Depending on the precipitation the visibility ranges from 10.5 km (6.5 miles) to 16.6 km (10.3 miles) throughout March.
What is the dew point in Sri Lanka in March?
The average dew point in Sri Lanka during March is 23.7°C (74.7°F).
Where is the data for Sri Lanka climate in March coming from?
The climate data for Sri Lanka in March is collected from the following weather stations.
- BANDARANAIKE INTERNATIONAL COLOMBO, CE
- COLOMBO, CE
- COLOMBO RATMALANA, CE
- RATNAPURA, CE