March weather forecast
India

March marks the onset of spring in India, bringing with it warmer temperatures and blooming landscapes. As winter recedes, weather conditions across the country start to shift towards summer, and regional variations continue to offer an array of climatic experiences.

In the northern plains, including states like Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh, temperatures begin to rise. Average temperatures oscillate between 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F). The nights remain relatively cool, providing a respite from the increasing daytime warmth. The Himalayan region, although still experiencing winter-like conditions, starts to see the impact of the approaching summer with a gradual rise in temperatures. However, places like Ladakh and higher reaches of Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand can still experience snowfall early in the month.

In the Thar Desert region of Rajasthan, March heralds the start of the hot season. Daytime temperatures can reach up to 30°C (86°F), and the arid conditions begin to intensify. Nonetheless, the nights remain cool and the lack of humidity makes the heat bearable.

Moving southward, states like Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Andhra Pradesh, and Goa witness moderate temperatures. Cities like Bengaluru and Hyderabad maintain a temperature range of 20°C (68°F) to 35°C (95°F). The coastal regions continue to attract tourists with their pleasant sea breezes and balmy beach weather.

In the eastern part of the country, regions like West Bengal and Odisha start experiencing early signs of the hot season with average temperatures climbing up to 30°C (86°F). The northeastern states, characterized by their lush green landscapes, encounter a pleasant climate with temperatures hovering between 15°C (59°F) to 25°C (77°F).

In terms of precipitation, March is generally a dry month across India. Occasional showers, mostly due to western disturbances, can occur in the northern and northwestern parts of the country. However, these are sporadic and do not significantly impact the predominantly dry conditions.

In comparison to February, March sees a noticeable rise in temperatures. The transition towards the hot season becomes evident as the month progresses, setting the stage for the high heat and humidity that characterizes April and the months to follow.

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• Mumbai - March »
  On the first day of March in Mumbai, sunrise is at 6:57 am and sunset at 6:44 pm. What is the water temperature in March in Mumbai?
• Hyderabad - March »
  In Hyderabad, during March, the rain falls for 1 days and regularly aggregates up to 15mm (0.59") of precipitation. The start of March in Hyderabad is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a hot 31.9°C (89.4°F) in February to a torrid 35.4°C (95.7°F).
• Kolkata - March »
  The months with the lowest humidity in Kolkata are February and March, with an average relative humidity of 58%. The average heat index, which combines relative humidity and air temperature, in March is evaluated at 40°C (104°F).
• Chennai - March »
  March brings with it a noticeable transition in Chennai's weather, with a higher temperature of 30.9°C (87.6°F) compared to that of February. On the last day of March, in Chennai sunrise is at 6:05 am and sunset at 6:20 pm IST.
• Pune - March »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 36%, are the least humid months in Pune. On the first day of March in Pune, sunrise is at 6:53 am and sunset at 6:40 pm.
• Ahmedabad - March »
  With an average relative humidity of 37%, March is the least humid month in Ahmedabad, India. The least humid month in Ahmedabad is March, with an average relative humidity of 37%.
• Jaipur - March »
  In Jaipur, in March, during 0.4 rainfall days, 3mm (0.12") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Jaipur, sunrise is at 6:50 am and sunset at 6:27 pm.
• Surat - March »
  In Surat, India, in March, the average water temperature is 24.4°C (75.9°F). February and March, with an average relative humidity of 41%, are the least humid months in Surat, India.
• Lucknow - March »
  In Lucknow in March, during 1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. How many hours of sunshine does Lucknow have in March?
• Kanpur - March »
  In Kanpur in March, during 1 rainfall days, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Kanpur, sunrise is at 6:31 am and sunset at 6:10 pm.
• Nagpur - March »
  March's arrival in Nagpur coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from February's hot 31.2°C (88.2°F) to a fiery hot 36.2°C (97.2°F). In Nagpur during March, the rain falls for 1.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 18mm (0.71") of precipitation.
• Indore - March »
  With the onset of March, Indore experiences a subtle temperature shift, with the average high-temperature moving from a warm 29.8°C (85.6°F) in February to a tropical 34.7°C (94.5°F). In Indore, India, in March, it is raining for 2.6 days, with typically 3mm (0.12") of accumulated precipitation.