The month in detail
What to expect in March
March is peak dry season in Hampi. The air is warm and humidity more bearable than in the rainy season. Rain is virtually absent (1% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup.
March ranks 11 out of 12 months in Hampi. Compared to February: +3°C daytime.
This month's conditions
What it's like in March
UV index
9 · very high
protection essential
Feels like
comfortable
11°
Daylight
11.9h of daylight
Air quality
fair
AQI 58
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Is March the right month?
The best month in Hampi is January (9.0/10), 4.2 pts higher than March.
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Plan your trip
Hotels at their lowest outside peak season, highest on comfortable months. Shoulder seasons offer a good price/climate compromise.
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Practical info
What you need to know before you go
Three angles: the country (language, currency, safety, budget), the year-round climate, and the specifics of a tropical stay.
Country · India
🗣️LanguageHindi
💶CurrencyIndian Rupee (₹)
🚗DrivingLeft-hand
🛡️Safety ⓘSafe · 2/5
💰Cost of living ⓘVery cheap · 1/5
🌡️ Climate
🌍Climate typeTropical
📈Climate trend ⓘStable
🔥Hottest monthApril · 38°C
❄️Coolest monthJuly · 30°C
🌧️Rainiest month ⓘJuly · 36%
🏝️ Tropical stay
🌞Dry season ⓘMay → Sep
🌧️Wet season ⓘDec → Mar
🌀Cyclones ⓘSeason Nov-Apr
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Location
Where is Hampi ?
Global position + regional geographic context.
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🔍 Geographic context
IndiaTropical climate with a 9.0 → 4.6 gap between best and worst month. 10 years of ERA5 data to choose by project.
15.33°N · 76.46°E
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Hampi?
January is the best month with 31.0°C highs, 19.0°C lows, 8.4h of sunshine and 2.0% rainy days. The months of January & December offer comparable conditions.
How many hours of sunshine does Hampi get in January?
Hampi averages 8.4 sunshine hours per day in January. It is the sunniest month with a climate score of 8.6/10.
What is the rainiest month in Hampi?
May is the most unfavourable month with May has the lowest climate score of the year and the lowest climate score of the year.
What are the temperatures at night in Hampi in January?
In January, overnight lows reach 19.0°C, while afternoon highs average 31.0°C.
Is Hampi good in winter?
In winter (December-February), Hampi scores 7.5/10 on average — Decent period conditions for cultural visits.. The best month overall remains January with a score of 8.6/10.
When should you avoid Hampi?
May is the most difficult month to visit Hampi, with May has the lowest climate score of the year. Climate conditions are at their lowest of the year during this period.
Do you need sun protection in Hampi in March?
The average UV index reaches 9 in March in Hampi (very high), with about 11.9h of daylight. Protection essential.