Hot
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot.
March verdict
Kolkata, West Bengal, India in March
Weather score75Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 34°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
34°C
Rain
32mm
Sun
7.3h
Weather score
75
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
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Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 32mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Kolkata, West Bengal, India with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March34°C average high
March sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMarch to June
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March32mm average rain
March is one of Kolkata's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsJanuary to May and November to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.3 hours average sun
March is one of Kolkata's sunniest months, with some of the strongest bright-day conditions in the yearly averages.
Brightest monthsJanuary to May and December
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
March75 weather score
March scores above Kolkata's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsJanuary to March and November to December
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
Hotels in Kolkata, West Bengal, India
Marriott
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