March weather forecast
Varanasi, India

March witnesses an acceleration in the warming trend with mornings and evenings becoming noticeably balmy. The city basks in sunshine for most of the month, highlighting the lively colors of Varanasi. Rain is a rare event in March, making this period suitable for outdoor explorations! The temperature during this month escalates, recording a high of 32.6°C (90.7°F) and a low of 16.2°C (61.2°F). The increase in temperature marks a transition towards the hot summer days.

Temperature

As March arrives, Varanasi's weather shows an increase in high-temperatures, moving from February's warm 26.2°C (79.2°F) to a tropical 32.6°C (90.7°F). The anticipated average low-temperature for March, a comfortable 16.2°C (61.2°F), shows a substantial deviation from the daytime maximums.

Rainfall

In March, in Varanasi, the rain falls for 1 days. Throughout March, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Varanasi, during the entire year, the rain falls for 51.4 days and collects up to 1058mm (41.65") of precipitation.

Daylight

In Varanasi, the average length of the day in March is 12h and 1min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 6:20 am and sunset at 6:00 pm. On the last day of March, sunrise is at 5:50 am and sunset at 6:14 pm IST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Varanasi is 8h.

UV index

In Varanasi, India, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 10. A UV Index value of 8 to 10 symbolizes a very high health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the average person.
Note: The UV index of 10 in March translates into these instructions:
Be proactive in protecting yourself; skin and eyes can be harmed if left unprotected. Minimize exposure to direct sunlight and seek shade from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., when UV radiation is most intense, but remember that shade structures may not offer complete protection. For effective sun eye protection, rely on sunglasses certified for UVA and UVB resistance. Even on a cloudy day, sunscreen with a minimum SPF of 30 should be used liberally and reapplied often, especially after a swim or outdoor activity.