Negombo in March

6.7out of 10

Possible, with caveats

Hot: daytime highs around 30°C. Very wet: about 16 rainy days.

30°CAvg high
26°CAvg low
16Rainy days (75 mm)
11:57 hDaylight
06:22Sunrise · 18:19 Sunset

Why this score

  • Hot: daytime highs around 30°C
  • Very wet: about 16 rainy days
  • Rain varies a lot between years (±5.3 days)

What to wear and pack

  • Light, breathable clothing
  • Shorts or a light skirt
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in March varies a lot between years (±5.3 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

29° 24° J 30° 25° F 30° 26° M 30° 26° A 29° 27° M 29° 26° J 28° 26° J 28° 26° A 28° 26° S 28° 25° O 29° 25° N 29° 25° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 29°C24°C38 mm 6– – 8.2
February 30°C25°C41 mm 6– – 8.0
March 30°C26°C75 mm 16– – 6.7
April 30°C26°C165 mm 26– – 5.8
May 29°C27°C255 mm 29– – 6.0
June 29°C26°C224 mm 27– – 6.1
July 28°C26°C175 mm 25– – 6.1
August 28°C26°C164 mm 24– – 6.1
September 28°C26°C217 mm 26– – 6.1
October 28°C25°C315 mm 26– – 6.1
November 29°C25°C270 mm 22– – 6.1
December 29°C25°C136 mm 14– – 6.9

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Negombo in March?

Daytime highs average 30°C and nights about 26°C.

When is the best time to visit Negombo?

The best months are January, February.