Weather on March 16 in Colombo
Historical weather data for March 16 in Colombo, Sri Lanka
Avg High26°C (78°F)
Avg Low16°C (60°F)
Warmest201130°C
Coldest199314°C
Based on 53 years of data from COLOMBO
About This Date
March 16th in Colombo, Sri Lanka typically brings pleasant spring weather, with average highs around 26°C and lows near 16°C. Over 53 years of records, the warmest March 16th was in 2011 (30°C average), while the coldest was 1993 (14°C) — a 28°F range across recorded history. Rain or other precipitation has occurred on about 19% of March 16th dates historically, with the wettest March 16th recording 6.07" of rain. The last decade has been 21.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
The last decade has been 21.6°F warmer on this date compared to 20-30 years ago.
Planning for March 16th in Colombo? Great weather for outdoor activities.
Year by Year History
| Year | High | Low | Precip |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (78°F) | -- |
| 2025 | 32°C (90°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 0.05" |
| 2023 | 32°C (89°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2021 | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 0" |
| 2020 | -- | 24°C (76°F) | 0" |
| 2019 | -- | 26°C (78°F) | 0" |
| 2018 | 32°C (89°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0" |
| 2017 | 31°C (87°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 4.24" |
| 2016 | 32°C (90°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0.3" |
| 2015 | 31°C (88°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 0.28" |
| 2014 | 33°C (91°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 0" |
| 2013 | 32°C (89°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 1.22" |
| 2012 | 31°C (87°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 0" |
| 2011 | 34°C (94°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0" |
| 2010 | 32°C (90°F) | -- | 0" |
| 2009 | 31°C (88°F) | -- | 0.05" |
| 2008 | 30°C (86°F) | -- | 6.07" |
| 2007 | 22°C (72°F) | -- | 0.05" |
| 2006 | 22°C (71°F) | -- | 0.18" |
| 2004 | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 1.5" |
| 2003 | 22°C (72°F) | 14°C (57°F) | -- |
| 2002 | 23°C (73°F) | 10°C (50°F) | -- |
| 2001 | 22°C (72°F) | 9°C (49°F) | -- |
| 2000 | 22°C (71°F) | 9°C (49°F) | -- |
| 1999 | 22°C (72°F) | 10°C (50°F) | -- |
| 1998 | 23°C (74°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0" |
| 1997 | 24°C (76°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1996 | 22°C (72°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 0" |
| 1995 | 22°C (72°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1994 | -- | 23°C (74°F) | -- |
| 1993 | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 0" |
| 1992 | 23°C (74°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1991 | 22°C (72°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 0" |
| 1990 | 22°C (71°F) | 13°C (56°F) | -- |
| 1989 | 21°C (70°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 0" |
| 1988 | 22°C (71°F) | 14°C (58°F) | -- |
| 1987 | 23°C (74°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 1986 | 23°C (74°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 1985 | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (46°F) | -- |
| 1984 | 24°C (75°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 0" |
| 1983 | 27°C (81°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 0" |
| 1982 | -- | 23°C (74°F) | 0" |
| 1981 | -- | 25°C (77°F) | -- |
| 1980 | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (51°F) | -- |
| 1979 | -- | 22°C (72°F) | -- |
| 1978 | 21°C (70°F) | 11°C (52°F) | -- |
| 1977 | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (46°F) | -- |
| 1976 | 21°C (70°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1975 | 23°C (74°F) | 10°C (50°F) | -- |
| 1974 | 23°C (74°F) | 12°C (53°F) | -- |
| 1973 | 24°C (76°F) | 10°C (50°F) | -- |
| 1972 | 23°C (73°F) | 8°C (46°F) | -- |
| 1971 | 22°C (71°F) | 13°C (55°F) | -- |