Weather in March in Tamil Nadu
Thinking about venturing to Tamil Nadu this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Tamil Nadu in March?
Tamil Nadu is a region in India. March in Tamil Nadu generally has temperatures that range from warm to very hot, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is warm in Bikkatti at 30°C to very hot in Karūr at 39°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 25°C in Karūr and 18°C in Bikkatti. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Chennai with an average of 9.9 mm to high rainfall in Vālpārai with 102 mm.Average sunshine
The city Chennai usually sees around 290 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Tamil Nadu in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Tamil Nadu climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Tamil Nadu?
Chennai
In March Chennai generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Kodaikānāl
In March Kodaikānāl generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Coimbatore
In March Coimbatore generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 36°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Pondicherry
In March Pondicherry generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Ooty
In March Ooty generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Tamil Nadu?
We believe that March is one of the best times to visit Tamil Nadu with overall perfect weather in Chennai. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February and March offering mostly perfect weather in Chennai. On the other hand, the weather in May, June, October and November tend to be poor.
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