Kandy Weather in March
What's the weather like in Kandy (Central) in March 2026?
The climate in Kandy during March can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
March is in the spring in Kandy and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 30°C (86°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 30.2°C 86.4°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19.2°C 66.6°F |
| Average temperature | 24.7°C 76.5°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.6 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 90 mm 3.5 ins |
| Rainy days | 8 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kandy with around 90mm 3.5 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Kandy
March rainfall
March hourly sunshine
The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kandy in March 2025.
Other monthly averages
Kandy weather stats
| Hottest month: | April | 30°C 86°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | February | 82mm 3.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.6hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 27.1°C 80.8°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 303mm 11.9ins |
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