Kolkata weather in March
March in Kolkata: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.
#5 of 12 months in Kolkata · #396 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 70/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Kolkata climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 32°C / 90°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 36°C / 97°F | |
| Rainfall | 36 mm / 1.4 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 68% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 19°C / 66°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.7 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 138 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Kolkata in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Kolkata?
- March in Kolkata: sweltering, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Kolkata on SeasonMap's comfort score (70/100).
- What is the weather like in Kolkata in March?
- In March, Kolkata averages a daily high of 32.3°C and a low of 21°C, with about 35.7 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Kolkata in March?
- Kolkata has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 138 in March.