Kolkata Weather in March

What's the weather like in Kolkata (Bengal) in March 2024?

The climate in Kolkata during March can be summarized as hot and reasonably dry.

March is in the spring in Kolkata and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 34°C (93°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

Kolkata weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 33.6°C 92.5°F
Nightly temperature 21.2°C 70.2°F
Average temperature 27.4°C 81.3°F
Daily sunshine 7.8 hrs
Avg rainfall 32 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 2 days
Sea temperature 26.4°C 79.5°F
Humidity 58%
Windspeed 5.4kph 3 mph

On average March is the 5th driest month of the year in Kolkata with around 32mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 2 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.8 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Kolkata

Kolkata average temperature in March

March rainfall

Kolkata average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Kolkata average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Kolkata in March 2024.

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Kolkata weather stats

Kolkata weather statistics
Hottest month: May 35.2°C 95.4°F
Driest month: December 9mm 0.4ins
Sunniest month: February 7.7hrs
Coldest month: January 25.8°C 78.4°F
Wettest month: July 325mm 12.8ins
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