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Uttarakhand Weather in March

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

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Rishīkesh Pauri Kedarnath Dehradun

Thinking about venturing to Uttarakhand, India this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Uttarakhand in March

Uttarakhand, India is a region in India. Uttarakhand, India has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between very cold in Gangotri at -4°C (25°F) to very warm in Rudrapur at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 16°C (61°F) in Rudrapur and -16°C (3°F) in Gangotri.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Rudrapur with an average of 29 mm (1.1 in) to high rainfall in Kedarnath with 149 mm (5.9 in).

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Best Places to Visit in Uttarakhand in March

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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 Uttarakhand

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

Temperature range in Uttarakhand (March)

Precipitation variation in Uttarakhand (March)

Rishīkesh

In March Rishīkesh generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 27°C (81°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 12°C (54°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)
27°C (81°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
69 mm (2.7 in)
46 mm (1.8 in)
34 mm (1.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
unpleasant
Climate in Rishīkesh →

Pauri

In March Pauri generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
3 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Pauri →

Kedarnath

In March Kedarnath generally has very low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 1°C (34°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -10°C (14°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Min temperature
-13°C (9°F)
-10°C (14°F)
-7°C (19°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
172 mm (6.8 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Kedarnath →

Dehradun

In March Dehradun generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
79 mm (3.1 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
3 days
2 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Dehradun →

Haridwār

In March Haridwār generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 29°C (84°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C (57°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)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Monthly rainfall
63 mm (2.5 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
a single day
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Haridwār →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Rishīkesh 27°C (81°F) 12°C (54°F) 46 mm (1.8 in)
Pauri 23°C (73°F) 10°C (50°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Kedarnath 1°C (34°F) -10°C (14°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Dehradun 25°C (77°F) 11°C (52°F) 54 mm (2.1 in)
Haridwār 29°C (84°F) 14°C (57°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Mussoorie 23°C (73°F) 9°C (48°F) 71 mm (2.8 in)

Uttarakhand weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Uttarakhand, India brings perfect weather. In Rishīkesh, daytime temperatures are typically around 27°C (81°F) and nighttime lows hover near 12°C (54°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Rishīkesh peak at roughly 27°C (81°F) in March, dropping to about 12°C (54°F) overnight.

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

Not particularly. Rishīkesh averages just 46 mm (1.8 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Uttarakhand, India.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Uttarakhand, India?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Uttarakhand, India. Typically, the climate in Rishīkesh is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Uttarakhand, India is in February, March, October, November and December with generally perfect weather in Rishīkesh. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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