Pondicherry Weather in March

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

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Pondicherry

Planning a journey to Pondicherry, India this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Pondicherry in March

Pondicherry, India is a region in India. March in Pondicherry generally has very warm temperatures, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect very warm maximum daytime temperatures of around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) in Pondicherry. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Pondicherry, India, check out the map below.

Precipitation

March is a dry month with an average rainfall of around 20 mm (0.8 in) in Pondicherry.

Explore Pondicherry by month

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

January29°C (84°F) February30°C (86°F) March31°C (88°F) April33°C (91°F) May34°C (93°F) This monthJune34°C (93°F) July34°C (93°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October31°C (88°F) November30°C (86°F) December29°C (84°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Pondicherry in March

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

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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 Pondicherry

What is the weather like in March for the most popular destinonation in Pondicherry, India?

Pondicherry

In March Pondicherry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C (88°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

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Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
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Pondicherry weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Pondicherry, India brings pleasant weather. In Pondicherry, daytime temperatures are typically around 31°C (88°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Pondicherry peak at roughly 31°C (88°F) in March, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

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

Rain is generally moderate to light in Pondicherry, India during March, with Pondicherry averaging close to 20 mm (0.8 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Pondicherry, India?

Given the typically perfect weather conditions in Pondicherry, March might be a good time to visit Pondicherry, India. 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 offering mostly perfect weather in Pondicherry. On the other hand, the months of May, June, July, September, October and November tend to have poor weather conditions.

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