Month guide · Delhi · India
Delhi in March
What March is really like in Delhi: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Photo: Swaminarayan Sanstha, CC BY-SA 3.0
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Delhi. Expect average highs of 30°C (86°F), lows of 15°C (59°F), about 2 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Warm and dry with clear skies; one of the best months for sightseeing before the heat arrives.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 30°C (86°F) / 15°C (59°F)
- Rainy days
- About 2
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 8th-warmest month in Delhi: days average 30°C (86°F) against a yearly average high of 31°C (88°F), and nights fall to about 15°C (59°F). Rain falls on roughly 2 of its 31 days. Compared with February (24°C (75°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 36°C (97°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:31
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:30
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Cool season (December–February). Cool days and cold nights with frequent fog and poor air quality, especially in December and January; February turns sunny and pleasant.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is January at 4) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in January). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Holi — festival of colours (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
Mild, settled days suit walking, viewpoints and time outdoors.
Landmark · Lutyens' Delhi
India Gate and Kartavya Path
Come after sunset when the arch is lit and the lawns fill with families; the area is free and open.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Iconic
- Free
- After dark
- Kids
- History
Market · Old Delhi
Khari Baoli spice market
At the western end of Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli is one of Asia's largest wholesale spice markets, where porters carry sacks of chillies, turmeric, cardamom and dried fruit through narrow lanes.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Photo spot
Religious site · Connaught Place
Gurudwara Bangla Sahib
Cover your head (scarves are provided), remove shoes and socks, and sit on the floor to share the langar meal.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Food
- Architecture
- After dark
Religious site · Nizamuddin
Hazrat Nizamuddin Dargah
The shrine of the 14th-century Sufi saint Nizamuddin Auliya is reached through a lane of flower sellers and kebab stalls.
- Time needed
- 1–1.5 hours
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- History
What to pack
For highs near 30°C, lows near 15°C and 2 wet days: light, breathable clothes, a sun hat and high-factor sunscreen; comfortable walking shoes.
Is March a good time to visit Delhi?
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Delhi?
It is one of the best months to visit Delhi. Warm and dry with clear skies; one of the best months for sightseeing before the heat arrives.
+How warm is Delhi in March?
Average highs are around 30°C (86°F) and lows around 15°C (59°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Delhi in March?
Expect rain on about 2 days of the month, so it is usually dry.