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Visiting India in March

March is one of the best months to visit India for the best beach weather. It has the most sunshine and best sunbathing and swimming conditions of the year.

The weather in March is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into April. March has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (93°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.3% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright.

March has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). March is an excellent month for swimming in India with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day. The sea temperature in March is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into April.

Also consider visiting India in one of the other best months of January, February, December, for the best beach weather. Also consider one of our other suggestions for March.

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Can you sunbathe in India in March?

Yes, March is a great time for sunbathing in India.

March has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (93°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.3% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. March has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between.

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Can you swim in India in March?

Yes, March is an excellent month for swimming in India with very warm sea temperatures 29°C (83°F).

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Is March a good time to holiday in India?

Yes, March is a great time for a holiday in India.

March has average maximum temperatures of 34°C (93°F) which is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days. The sunshine percentage is 79.3% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright. March has total rainfall of 0.7cm (0.3inches) making it extremely dry with only very rare light showers. There are just 0.9 days with some rainfall so you can still enjoy the beach on the majority of rain free clear days and rainy days are few and far between. Sea temperatures are a very warm 29°C (83°F). March is an excellent month for swimming in India with very comfortable temperatures for bathing all day.

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Is India warm in March?

Yes, India is very hot and perfect for sunbathing on clear days in March.

The average maximum temperature in India in March is 34°C (93°F). The average maximum temperature is 32°C (90°) in the previous month and 35°C (94°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in India in March is 29°C (84°F). The average temperature is 27°C (81°F) in the previous month and 30°C (86°F) in the next month.

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How sunny is India in March?

The average day light hours per day in India in March are 12. The sunshine percentage is 79.3% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright.

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Temperature in India in March

The weather in March is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into April. The average maximum temperature in India in March is 34°C (93°F). The average maximum temperature is 32°C (90°F) in the previous month and 35°C (94°F) in the next month.

The average temperature in India in March is 29°C (84°F). The average temperature is 27°C (81°F) in the previous month and 30°C (86°F) in the next month.

The average minimum temperature in India in March is 25°C (77°F). The minimum temperature is 23°C (74°F) in the previous month and 26°C (79°F) in the next month.

Sunshine in India in March

The days in March are marginally longer than the previous month and the days continue to get marginally longer into April. During March the average day light hours are 12 per day in India. The sunshine percentage is 79.3% making it sunny and pleasant most of the time. The hours of sunshine per day are 9.5hrs making the days long and bright.

The ultraviolet index in India in March is typically 14 during March. An ultraviolet index reading above 11 indicates an extreme risk of harm from unprotected sun exposure. Unprotected skin risks burning in less than 10 minutes. Take all precautions because unprotected skin and eyes can burn in minutes. Tanning will be safest before 10am and after 4pm but only with a good application of sun screen. For those with sensitive skin stay in the shade and wear protective clothing, a wide-brimmed hat, and UV-blocking sunglasses. Generously apply broad spectrum SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, even on cloudy days. Watch out for relections from water that may increase ultraviolet exposure.

Sea Temperature in India in March

The average sea water temperature in India in March is 28.5°C (83.3°F) which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. The sea temperature in March is marginally warmer than the previous month and temperatures continue to rise slightly into April.

Rainfall in India in March

March weather is marginally wetter than the previous month and rainfall continues to rise slightly into April. March has a couple of more days of rain than the previous month and rainy days continue to rise slightly into April. The average total rainfall in India in March is 0.7cm (0.3inches) and on average there are 0.9 rainy days in March making it an extremely dry time to visit the beach.

Humidity in India in March

The maximum dew point (an indicator of humidity) in India in March is 22°C (71°F) which is very humid and quite uncomfortable for most unless you are on a beach. At night you would most likely require a fan. The dew point is 20°C (69°F) in the previous month and 23°C (23°F) in the next month.

The average maximum relative humidity in India in March is typically 74.3%. The maximum relative humidity is 74.7% in the previous month and 75.3% in the next month.

The average relative humidity in India in March is typically 57.1%. The average relative humidity is 57.5% in the previous month and 59.7% in the next month.

Wind Speed in India in March

The average maximum wind speed in India in March is typically 16KM/H (10MPH). The average maximum wind speed is 16KM/H (10MPH) in the previous month and 16KM/H (10MPH) in the next month.

The average wind speed in India in March is typically 6KM/H (4MPH). The average wind speed is 7KM/H (4MPH) in the previous month and 6KM/H (4MPH) in the next month.

The average wind direction in India in March is from the North West.

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