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Colombo, Western Province, Sri Lanka

Colombo in March

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. The best months for Colombo are February, March, August and December. In March, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest.
Avg temp
27°C
Rainfall
125 mm
Season
Peak
~Cost/day
$130
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Weather and what to pack

In March, Colombo is typically warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing. Average temperatures sit around 27°C with about 125mm of rain across the month.

Things to do in Colombo in March

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Pettah, Sri Lanka
Pettah (Sinhala: පිටකොටුව, Tamil: புறக்கோட்டை is a neighbourhood in Colombo, Sri Lanka, located east of the city centre Fort, and behind the Colombo Port. The Pettah neighborhood i
Fort railway station bombing
The Fort railway station bombing was a suicide bombing of a commuter train while it was stopped at the Fort railway station, the main station in Colombo, Sri Lanka, on February 3,
Gaffoor Building
The Gaffoor Building is a prominent four-storey wedge-shaped building located on the corner Sir Baron Jayatilaka Mawatha and Leyden Bastian Street, Colombo Fort.
Fort railway station
Fort railway station is a major rail hub in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The station is served by Sri Lanka Railways, with many inter-city and commuter trains entering each day. Fort Statio
Kayman's Gate
Kayman's Gate was an entrance to the former Colombo Fort located at the foot of the Wolvendaal Hill in the Pettah district of Colombo, Sri Lanka. A historic free-standing bell towe
Pettah Market
The Pettah Market also called Manning Market is an open market in the suburb of Pettah in the city of Colombo, Sri Lanka.

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Colombo in March: FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Colombo?+

One of the best times to go, but also one of the busiest. Colombo's best months are generally February, March, August and December.

What is the weather like in Colombo in March?+

Expect average temperatures around 27°C. Rainfall averages about 125mm for the month. In short, warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What should I pack for Colombo in March?+

Based on the typical March weather: warm and pleasant, summer clothes with a light layer for evenings; some rain is likely, a compact umbrella is worth packing.

What is there to do in Colombo in March?+

Popular things to do include Pettah, Sri Lanka, Fort railway station bombing, Gaffoor Building and Fort railway station. There is a longer list below, or you can generate a full plan.

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