The weather in March in India
It's hot in March in India with an average temperature of 34°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 32°C to a high of 39°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 18°C and 22°C.
March is a good month to be in India for sunny weather. You’ll have high temperatures and not too much rain.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for India. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 44°C in 2017, India reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 20°C in 2015. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of 14°C to a highest value of 28°C.
Rainfall amount
In March, there is an average of 40 mm of precipitation, spread over 6 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the South.
Daily weather in March for India
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in India. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| India | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 34°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 39°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | 18°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 40 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 6 days | 10 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in India with hot temps, averaging around 33°C during the day and nights around 19°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 34°C, with nights around 20°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in India is around 37°C, while nighttime temps are about 21°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 9 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in India is based on weather data from New Delhi. Other places, like Delhi, Goā or Kolkata, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in India to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in India. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in India
Temperature in March in India over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in India. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in India
Total precipitation in March in India over the years
Daily UV index in March in India
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in India, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in March in India
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Ideal for sun lovers: average temperatures above 30 degrees and almost constant sunshine. Great place for sunbathing.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in India by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for India. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.