Pondicherry weather in March

March in Pondicherry: sweltering, dry, with very humid — one of the best months to visit.

#2 of 12 months in Pondicherry · #62 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 89/100 (tier A)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Pondicherry climate normals — March

Daytime high31°C / 87°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low24°C / 76°F
Feels like (high)35°C / 95°F
Rainfall13 mm / 0.5 in☀️ dry
Rainy days3 days
Humidity76%💦 very humid
Dew point23°C / 73°F
Sunshine11.2 h/day
Daylight12.1 h
Wind18 km/h / 11 mph
Air quality (US AQI)70🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Pondicherry in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Pondicherry?
March in Pondicherry: sweltering, dry, with very humid — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Pondicherry on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
What is the weather like in Pondicherry in March?
In March, Pondicherry averages a daily high of 30.5°C and a low of 24.2°C, with about 12.7 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Pondicherry in March?
Pondicherry has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in March.

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