Pondicherry · SpringMonth summary
Pondicherry weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
13% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
February (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Pondicherry in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 11.8h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: March is a good time to visit Pondicherry. February remains slightly better (+0.6 pts).
By trip type
Pondicherry in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ✅ Good
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in March
🎯 Water at 28°C and lively beaches — March is peak swimming season in Pondicherry Spring marks the start of the good season in Pondicherry. Temperatures rise (31°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if February (9.0/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ January | 22°C | 28°C | 23% | 1.5 | 10.9h | 8.7/10 |
| ☀️ February | 23°C | 29°C | 10% | 0.4 | 11.5h | 9.0/10 |
| ☀️ March | 24°C | 31°C | 13% | 0.7 | 11.8h | 8.4/10 |
| ☀️ April | 27°C | 33°C | 18% | 0.6 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 28°C | 34°C | 25% | 2.4 | 11.7h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 27°C | 34°C | 33% | 2.0 | 11.0h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 26°C | 34°C | 45% | 2.6 | 10.5h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 26°C | 33°C | 49% | 3.7 | 10.7h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 26°C | 32°C | 56% | 3.9 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| ⛅ October | 25°C | 30°C | 66% | 7.3 | 11.0h | 7.2/10 |
| ⛅ November | 24°C | 28°C | 70% | 11.7 | 10.4h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ December | 23°C | 28°C | 46% | 5.0 | 10.9h | 7.8/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Pondicherry averages 31°C, 13% rainy days and 11.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.4/10.
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Comparison
March vs February (best month)
The best month is February (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : -2°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -3%
- ☀️ Sunshine : -0.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Pondicherry in March
Is March a good time to visit Pondicherry?
March is an excellent time to visit Pondicherry (score 8.4/10). With 31°C, 11.8h of sunshine and 13% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Pondicherry in March?
Temperatures reach 31°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 11.8h/day.
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