West Bengal Weather in March

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

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Kolkata Darjeeling Mandarmoni Digha

Are you planning a trip a to West Bengal, India in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in West Bengal in March

West Bengal, India is a region in India. West Bengal, India offers a broad spectrum of weather patterns. In March, one might encounter temperatures that range from warm to very warm, and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is warm in Rishop at 22°C (72°F) and very warm in Shānti Niketan at 35°C (95°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Shānti Niketan and 11°C (52°F) in Rishop. The temperatures mentioned for both day and night are typical averages. However some days might get even hotter. It's best to stay prepared by wearing cloths suitable for the warmth.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Digha with an average of 20 mm (0.8 in) to high rainfall in Darjeeling with 157 mm (6.2 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Kolkata sees close to 226 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore West Bengal by month

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

January27°C (81°F) February30°C (86°F) March35°C (95°F) April37°C (99°F) May36°C (97°F) June35°C (95°F) This monthJuly33°C (91°F) August33°C (91°F) September33°C (91°F) October33°C (91°F) November31°C (88°F) December28°C (82°F)
Best Time to Visit West Bengal →

Best Places to Visit in West Bengal in March

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

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 West Bengal

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

Temperature range in West Bengal (March)

Precipitation variation in West Bengal (March)

Kolkata

In March Kolkata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
35°C (95°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
26°C (79°F)
Monthly sun hours
210 hours
226 hours
241 hours
Monthly rainfall
26 mm (1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
79 mm (3.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
unpleasant
poor
Climate in Kolkata →

Darjeeling

In March Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly sun hours
139 hours
145 hours
148 hours
Monthly rainfall
99 mm (3.9 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
244 mm (9.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
5 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Darjeeling →

Mandarmoni

In March Mandarmoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C (77°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
pleasant
Climate in Mandarmoni →

Digha

In March Digha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
33°C (91°F)
34°C (93°F)
Min temperature
20°C (68°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
20 mm (0.8 in)
38 mm (1.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
tolerable
Climate in Digha →

Bolpur

In March Bolpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
30°C (86°F)
35°C (95°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
23 mm (0.9 in)
56 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
2 days
3 days
Weather conditions
perfect
tolerable
poor
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in West Bengal, in India.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kolkata 35°C (95°F) 22°C (72°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Darjeeling 23°C (73°F) 11°C (52°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Mandarmoni 32°C (90°F) 25°C (77°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Digha 33°C (91°F) 24°C (75°F) 20 mm (0.8 in)
Bolpur 35°C (95°F) 21°C (70°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)
Shānti Niketan 35°C (95°F) 21°C (70°F) 23 mm (0.9 in)

West Bengal weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in West Bengal, India in March?

Expect poor weather across West Bengal, India in March. The popular destination of Kolkata averages 35°C (95°F) by day and 22°C (72°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in West Bengal, India in March?

Average temperatures in West Bengal, India during March range from a nighttime low near 22°C (72°F) to a daytime high around 35°C (95°F) in Kolkata.

Does West Bengal, India get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in West Bengal, India. Kolkata averages only about 33 mm (1.3 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit West Bengal, India?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to West Bengal, India with often unpleasant weather in Kolkata.

Generally speaking, January and December provide perfect weather in Kolkata. On the other hand, the months of March, April, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

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