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Delhi weather in March

With highs near 32°C (89°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F), March feels hot in Delhi. Rainfall averages about 24 mm (fairly dry) and the sky is mostly sunny. Daytime highs are 6°C warmer than February and 6°C cooler than April.

What stands out in March

  • Seasonally, March counts as early spring in Delhi.
  • It's one of the drier months, with about 56% less rain than Delhi's average.
  • Evenings cool off sharply: the daily range is around 17°C, so pack a layer.
  • Temperatures are climbing — April is around 6°C warmer.

Avg high

32°C

89°F

Avg low

15°C

59°F

Rainfall

24 mm

fairly dry

Humidity

36%

relative

Sky

32%

cloud · mostly sunny

Delhi weather by month

Low → high °C Rain (mm)
Show the monthly averages as a table
Average monthly climate in Delhi
MonthAvg highAvg lowRainHumidityCloud cover
January22°C / 71°F6°C / 44°F19 mm46%36%
February26°C / 78°F10°C / 49°F20 mm42%34%
March32°C / 89°F15°C / 59°F24 mm36%32%
April38°C / 101°F22°C / 71°F15 mm28%37%
May42°C / 108°F27°C / 81°F23 mm23%41%
June42°C / 108°F30°C / 86°F65 mm36%58%
July37°C / 99°F28°C / 82°F193 mm61%80%
August34°C / 94°F26°C / 79°F191 mm73%74%
September34°C / 93°F23°C / 74°F86 mm66%37%
October33°C / 92°F19°C / 67°F10 mm46%16%
November29°C / 84°F14°C / 56°F3 mm40%20%
December24°C / 75°F8°C / 47°F6 mm39%27%

What to pack for March

  • Light, breathable clothing (cotton or linen)
  • A sun hat and high-SPF sunscreen
  • A refillable water bottle
  • An extra layer — evenings are noticeably cooler than afternoons
  • Sunglasses
Full season-by-season packing guide →

Is March a good time to visit Delhi?

Our Delhi guide recommends: October to March, avoiding the extreme heat of summer and the monsoon rains.

Winter mornings (December–January) can bring heavy fog affecting flights — build a buffer into travel plans during those months.

Best time to visit Delhi →

Other India cities in March

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Delhi in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Delhi?

It can be, if you like heat: March highs in Delhi are around 32°C. Good for the beach; plan sightseeing for early morning and evening.

How warm is Delhi in March?

Average highs are about 32°C (89°F) and average lows about 15°C (59°F), based on 10 years of daily data.

Does it rain a lot in Delhi in March?

Delhi typically gets around 24 mm of rain in March — fairly dry.

When is the best time to visit Delhi?

October to March, avoiding the extreme heat of summer and the monsoon rains.

Figures are long-term averages for the area around Delhi (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.