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 high | 31°C / 87°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 24°C / 76°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 35°C / 95°F | |
| Rainfall | 13 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 76% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 23°C / 73°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.1 h | |
| Wind | 18 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.