Weather in March in West Bengal
Are you planning a trip a to West Bengal in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in West Bengal in March?
West Bengal is a region in India. West Bengal 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 and very warm in Shānti Niketan at 35°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Shānti Niketan and 11°C 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.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Digha with an average of 20 mm to high rainfall in Darjeeling with 157 mm.Average sunshine
The days are mostly sunny, with an average total of around 226 hours of sunshine in Kolkata. The sunlight during this month doesn't just make the days brighter, it also seems to make everyone a bit more cheerful.For specific regional insights in West Bengal for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our West Bengal climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in West Bengal?
Kolkata
In March Kolkata generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Darjeeling
In March Darjeeling generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Mandarmoni
In March Mandarmoni generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 25°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Digha
In March Digha generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Bolpur
In March Bolpur generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in West Bengal, in India.
Is March the best time to visit West Bengal?
In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to West Bengal with often unpleasant weather in Kolkata.
Generally speaking, January, February, November and December provide perfect weather in Kolkata. On the other hand, the months of April, May, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.
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