Meghalaya Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Meghalaya, India in March.

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Shillong Kongthong

Planning a trip to Meghalaya, India this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Meghalaya in March

Meghalaya, India is a region in India. March in Meghalaya generally has warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

You can expect warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 24°C (75°F) and nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) in Shillong.

To explore the conditions in Meghalaya, India in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Kongthong with an average of 64 mm (2.5 in) to high rainfall in Shillong with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Shillong gets approximately 233 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Meghalaya by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Meghalaya - and find the best time to visit. (based on Shillong)

January19°C (66°F) February21°C (70°F) March24°C (75°F) April25°C (77°F) May26°C (79°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August27°C (81°F) September26°C (79°F) October25°C (77°F) November23°C (73°F) December20°C (68°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Meghalaya in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Meghalaya.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Meghalaya

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Meghalaya, India?

Temperature range in Meghalaya (March)

Precipitation variation in Meghalaya (March)

Shillong

In March Shillong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
233 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
53 mm (2.1 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
285 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
excellent
very good
less favorable
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Kongthong

In March Kongthong generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C (79°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
220 hours
233 hours
218 hours
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
64 mm (2.5 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
8 days
17 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
mixed
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Meghalaya, in India.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Meghalaya in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Shillong 24°C (75°F) 13°C (55°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Kongthong 26°C (79°F) 8°C (46°F) 64 mm (2.5 in)

Meghalaya weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Meghalaya, India in March?

Expect very good weather across Meghalaya, India in March. The popular destination of Shillong averages 24°C (75°F) by day and 13°C (55°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Meghalaya, India in March?

Shillong averages a daytime maximum of 24°C (75°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 13°C (55°F).

Does Meghalaya, India get a lot of rain in March?

Shillong typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 120 mm (4.7 in) on average across Meghalaya, India.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Meghalaya, India?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Meghalaya, India with overall very good weather in Shillong. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, November and December offering mostly excellent weather in Shillong. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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