Sigiriya Weather in March
What's the weather like in Sigiriya (Central) in March 2026?
The climate in Sigiriya during March can be summarized as hot, humid and a little damp.
March is in the spring in Sigiriya and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a steamy 32°C (89°F), whilst at night 22°C (72°F) is normal.
| Daytime temperature | 31.9°C 89.3°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 22°C 71.5°F |
| Average temperature | 26.9°C 80.4°F |
| Daily sunshine | 8.9 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 84 mm 3.3 ins |
| Rainy days | 6 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.9°C 84°F |
| Humidity | 71% |
| Windspeed | 9kph 6 mph |
On average March is the 4th driest month of the year in Sigiriya with around 84mm 3.3 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March temperatures in Sigiriya
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 Sigiriya in March 2025.
Other monthly averages
Sigiriya weather stats
| Hottest month: | May | 31.6°C 88.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 55mm 2.2ins |
| Sunniest month: | March | 8.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 28.2°C 82.8°F |
| Wettest month: | November | 298mm 11.7ins |
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