West Bengal weather in March
March is a fair month to visit West Bengal: highs of 35°C (95°F) and about 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain on average. Nights average 20°C (68°F) and cloud cover 34% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 3rd warmest. Compared with February, it is warmer and wetter; April brings highs of 38°C (101°F) and 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kolkata, the largest city in West Bengal. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit West Bengal?
fair month Weather score 72/100.
March is a fair month in West Bengal. The weather is usually best in Nov–Feb.
Does it rain a lot in West Bengal in March?
No, it is usually dry: about 31 mm (1.2 in) falls in an average March. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is West Bengal in March?
Days average 35°C (95°F) and nights 20°C (68°F).
West Bengal weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24°C (76°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 13 mm | 27% | best |
| February | 30°C (85°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 20 mm | 25% | best |
| March | 35°C (95°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 31 mm | 34% | fair |
| April | 38°C (101°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 50 mm | 44% | fair |
| May | 37°C (98°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 144 mm | 60% | least pleasant |
| June | 33°C (92°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 231 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| July | 31°C (88°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 333 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| August | 31°C (87°F) | 26°C (78°F) | 308 mm | 86% | least pleasant |
| September | 30°C (86°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 259 mm | 75% | least pleasant |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 146 mm | 47% | fair |
| November | 27°C (81°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 23 mm | 25% | best |
| December | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (53°F) | 9 mm | 26% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across West Bengal in March
Weather can differ a lot within West Bengal: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kolkata | 35°C (95°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 31 mm | fair |
| Howrah | 35°C (95°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 31 mm | fair |
| Durgapur | 35°C (94°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Siliguri | 32°C (89°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 29 mm | best |
| Āsansol | 34°C (94°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm | best |
| Bhātpāra | 35°C (95°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm | fair |
| Maheshtala | 35°C (95°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 31 mm | fair |
| Shyamnagar | 35°C (95°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 29 mm | fair |
| Rajpur Sonarpur | 35°C (95°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 31 mm | fair |
| Pānihāti | 35°C (95°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 31 mm | fair |
| Kāmārhāti | 35°C (95°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 31 mm | fair |
| Kulti | 34°C (94°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 22 mm | best |