March weather forecast
Rishikesh, India

March shifts the gears from chilly to agreeably warm weather in Rishikesh, India, alongside a noticeable increase in daylight hours. Marking the onset of spring, the weather in this month is a pleasant transition separating cold winter from the soon approaching hot summer. Vietting an average rainfall of 45mm (1.77") over three days, March showers bring a breath of fresh air to the city. Ample daylight and sunshine, coupled with a predominantly clear sky, make this month an opportune time to venture outdoors. Culminating the first quarter, March is prime time for tourists to immerse in the local culture and festivity.

Temperature

The onset of March in Rishikesh marks an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a pleasant 22°C (71.6°F) in February to a warm 27°C (80.6°F). Rishikesh, amidst the high March temperatures, experiences a substantial shift to an average nighttime low of 12°C (53.6°F).

Rainfall

In Rishikesh, in March, it is raining for 3 days, with typically 45mm (1.77") of accumulated precipitation. Throughout the year, in Rishikesh, there are 60 rainfall days, and 1483mm (58.39") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day is 12h and 0min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:42 am and sunset at 6:15 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 6:06 am and sunset at 6:35 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 8h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March is 8. A UV Index reading of 8 to 10 represents a very high health vulnerability from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 8 during March leads to these instructions:
It is essential to prioritize protection. Unprotected skin and eyes can suffer rapid harm. The Sun's UV radiation is most potent between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Try to limit direct exposure to the Sun during this period. It's wise to wear UVA and UVB-blocking sunglasses when the sun shines brightly.