March weather forecastRishikesh, India

March
Weather in March
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.
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Frequently asked questions
Average temperature in March
Rishikesh, India
- Average high temperature in March: 27°C
The warmest months (with the highest average high temperature) are May and June (36°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (19°C).
- Average low temperature in March: 12°C
The months with the highest average low temperature are June and July (24°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (6°C).
Average rainfall in March
Rishikesh, India
- Average rainfall in March: 45mm
The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (444mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is November (10mm).
Average rainfall days in March
Rishikesh, India
- Average rainfall days in March: 3 days
The month with the highest number of rainy days is August (16 days).
The month with the least rainy days is November (0 days).
Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Rishikesh, India
- Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min
The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 6min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 12min).
- Average sunshine in March: 8h
The months with the most sunshine are April and May (Average sunshine: 9h).
The months with the least sunshine are January, July and August (Average sunshine: 6h).
Average UV index in March
Rishikesh, India
- Average UV index in March: 8
The months with the highest UV index are May, June, July and August (UV index 12).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 4).








