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India in March

Excellent time to go

Holi festival

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Daytime high
30°C
86°F
Overnight low
15°C
59°F
Rainfall
10 mm
dry
Crowd levels
high
busy
Prices
high
peak rates

What to expect in India in March

March brings hot weather to India, with daytime highs around 30°C (86°F) and overnight lows near 15°C (59°F). Skies are typically practically rain-free, with about 10 mm of rainfall on average. Holi festival.

March is one of India's busiest months, so book accommodation early and expect queues at the headline sights. Flights and hotels are at peak rates, so use our tracker below to spot any drops. Peak season runs November–February, for context.

What’s happening in March

  • 🎉
    Holi · MarThe festival of colours — joyful powder-throwing celebrations across the country.
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India in other months

January
great
February
great
April
okay
May
avoid
June
avoid
July
avoid
August
avoid
September
okay
October
great
November
great
December
great

Where else is good to go in March

Japan in March
14°C high · high crowds · great
Thailand in March
35°C high · medium crowds · good
Bali in March
30°C high · low crowds · good
Italy in March
16°C high · low crowds · good
France in March
12°C high · low crowds · good
Spain in March
16°C high · low crowds · good
Portugal in March
18°C high · low crowds · good
Greece in March
16°C high · low crowds · good