Rajshahi weather in March

Spring · 2020–2024 averages

March in Rajshahi is spring: days average 32.2°C and nights 19.1°C, with about 38 mm of rain over 6 days and roughly 10.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 6:14 PM, a 12-hour day.

What to expect

• Warm days, with highs around 32.2°C.
• Some rain — around 38 mm on 6 days.
• Roughly 10.5 hours of sunshine a day.
• Nor'westers (kalboishakhi) can bring sudden squalls, hail and lightning in the late afternoon; they become frequent in April and May.

What to pack

• nothing special — this is the most comfortable time of year

Compared with the rest of Bangladesh

In March, Rajshahi ranks 35th of 64 districts for rainfall — about the national average; the wettest district this month is Sylhet (111 mm) and the driest Cox's Bazar (9 mm). For heat it ranks 21st, with highs 0.7° above the national mean; Bandarban is the hottest district in March (32.9°C) and Panchagarh has the coldest nights (17.1°C).

Compared with the months around it

March is about 5.7° warmer than February, with roughly 18 mm more rain. April then turns hotter and wetter.

What is the weather like in Rajshahi in March?

March in Rajshahi is spring: days average 32.2°C and nights 19.1°C, with about 38 mm of rain over 6 days and roughly 10.5 hours of sunshine a day. Around mid-month the sun rises at 6:16 AM and sets at 6:14 PM, a 12-hour day.

Is March a good time to visit Rajshahi?

Reasonable — expect rain on about 6 days, so carry an umbrella.

Does it rain in Rajshahi in March?

Yes — on about 6 days, around 38 mm in total; the wettest single day in 2020–24 brought 28 mm.

How hot is Rajshahi in March?

Average highs of 32.2°C and lows of 19.1°C; the hottest March day in 2020–24 reached 38.5°C, and about 6 days top 35°C.

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