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Punjab Weather in March

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

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Amritsar Ludhiana Jalandhar Bathinda

Considering a trip to the Punjab, India this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Punjab in March

The Punjab, India is a region in India. March in the Punjab generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between warm in Pathānkot at 27°C (81°F) to very warm in Bathinda at 30°C (86°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Bathinda and 13°C (55°F) in Pathānkot.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Bathinda with an average of 27 mm (1.1 in) to moderate rainfall in Pathānkot with 95 mm (3.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Amritsar sees close to 218 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore the Punjab by month

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

January19°C (66°F) February22°C (72°F) March28°C (82°F) April35°C (95°F) May40°C (104°F) This monthJune40°C (104°F) July36°C (97°F) August35°C (95°F) September35°C (95°F) October33°C (91°F) November28°C (82°F) December22°C (72°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Punjab in March

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

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 the Punjab

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

Temperature range in the Punjab (March)

Precipitation variation in the Punjab (March)

Amritsar

In March Amritsar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
28°C (82°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly sun hours
191 hours
218 hours
265 hours
Monthly rainfall
74 mm (2.9 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
35 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Amritsar →

Ludhiana

In March Ludhiana generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
29°C (84°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
59 mm (2.3 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
poor
Climate in Ludhiana →

Jalandhar

In March Jalandhar generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
23°C (73°F)
29°C (84°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
61 mm (2.4 in)
39 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Jalandhar →

Bathinda

In March Bathinda generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C (86°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
24°C (75°F)
30°C (86°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
34 mm (1.3 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Bathinda →

Nālāgarh

In March Nālāgarh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 28°C (82°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
22°C (72°F)
28°C (82°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
250 hours
280 hours
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
50 mm (2 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in the Punjab, in India.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Amritsar 28°C (82°F) 15°C (59°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Ludhiana 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 59 mm (2.3 in)
Jalandhar 29°C (84°F) 15°C (59°F) 61 mm (2.4 in)
Bathinda 30°C (86°F) 16°C (61°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Nālāgarh 28°C (82°F) 13°C (55°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Pathānkot 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 95 mm (3.7 in)

The Punjab weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in the Punjab, India brings perfect weather. In Amritsar, daytime temperatures are typically around 28°C (82°F) and nighttime lows hover near 15°C (59°F).

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

Amritsar averages a daytime maximum of 28°C (82°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 15°C (59°F).

Does the Punjab, India get a lot of rain in March?

Not particularly. Amritsar averages just 58 mm (2.3 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for the Punjab, India.

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Punjab, India?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to the Punjab, India. Typically, the climate in Amritsar is perfect.

On average, the best time to visit the Punjab, India is in February, March, November and December with generally perfect weather in Amritsar. In contrast, April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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