How hot is Kolkata in March?

Daytime highs in Kolkata in March average 33°C (91°F); nights drop to about 21°C.

Does it rain in Kolkata in March?

Expect around 5.8 rainy days and 40 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Kolkata?

March is a fair shoulder-season month in Kolkata — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 5.6/10. The best months are November–February.

Kolkata weather in March

March is a fair shoulder-season month in Kolkata — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 33°C, lows near 21°C, and about 5.8 days with rain.

5.6 · Fairtravel score for March

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Avg high

33°C

Avg low

21°C

Rainfall

40 mm

Rain days

5.8

Sunshine

10.3 h/day

Daylight

11.8 h

What to pack for Kolkata in March

light, breathable clothing
sun protection (hat, SPF 50)
a packable rain layer

Humidity averages 68%; max daily wind around 14 km/h.

How March compares

Best months in Kolkata: November–February. See the full best time to visit Kolkata guide.

Kolkata in March: the details

In March, Kolkata sees average daytime highs of 33°C (91°F) and overnight lows of 21°C (71°F). Rainfall totals roughly 40 mm across 5.8 rainy days, and the sun shines about 10.3 hours per day with 11.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 68%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Kolkata, India (22.56, 88.36) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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