Orissa weather in March
Planning a journey to Orissa this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Orissa in March?
Orissa is a region in India. March in Orissa generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Gopālpur to 37°C in Sambalpur. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 22°C in Sambalpur and 25°C in Gopālpur. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Gopālpur with an average of 9.2 mm to low rainfall in Angul with 29 mm. Meanwhile, Puri enjoys close to 238 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Orissa for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Orissa climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Orissa?
Puri
In March Puri generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bhubaneshwar
In March Bhubaneshwar generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Cuttack
In March Cuttack generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Angul
In March Angul generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Konārka
In March Konārka generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Orissa?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Orissa with overall perfect weather in Puri.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March, April and December offering mostly perfect weather in Puri. The weather in June, July, August, September and October, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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