Muzaffarpur Weather in March (1981–2025)

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March at a Glance in Muzaffarpur

(1981–2025)
Avg High
🔥
35.3°C
Avg Low
❄️
17.6°C
Avg Temp
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26.5°C
Avg Rain
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12 mm
Avg Humidity
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29%
Avg Wind
🌬️
2.2 m/s
Avg Solar
☀️
5.7
kWh/m²/day
vs Annual
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-0.1°C
temp difference
🔥Hot afternoons🌤️Cool mornings☀️Very sunny💧Dry month🍃Light winds🏜️Low humidity

Muzaffarpur March Weather Overview

March is close to Muzaffarpur's year-round average, with average highs near 35.3°C and lows around 17.6°C (mean 26.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 12 mm of rainfall and 29% relative humidity across the period.

Muzaffarpur March Temperature History (1981–2025)

Range

March is close to Muzaffarpur's year-round average. Across 45 years of records, the warmest March in Muzaffarpur was 2016 — when the month averaged 29°C — while the coldest was 1998 at 23.7°C. Typical March days reach 35.3°C with nights near 17.6°C. The long-term March temperature trend is broadly flat.

1981–1985 vs 2021–2025

Avg Temp26.3°C→26.8°C+0.5°C
Max Temp35.4°C→35.4°C0°C
Min Temp17.1°C→18.3°C+1.2°C

Trend (per decade)

Avg Temp+0.1°C/decade ↗
Max Temp-0.1°C/decade ↘
Min Temp+0.3°C/decade ↗

Distribution of Avg Temp

23.0°C–24.5°C3 yr (7%)
24.5°C–26.0°C13 yr (29%)
26.0°C–27.5°C19 yr (42%)
27.5°C–29.0°C10 yr (22%)

Muzaffarpur March Rainfall History (1981–2025)

Range

March is one of the drier months in Muzaffarpur, averaging 12 mm of rainfall. The wettest March on record was 2020 with 57 mm, while the driest was 1999 at 0 mm.

Muzaffarpur March Humidity History (1981–2025)

Range

Relative humidity in Muzaffarpur during March averages 29%. The most humid March was 2020 at 50%, and the least humid was 1999 at 14%.

Muzaffarpur March Solar History (1981–2025)

Range

March receives about 5.7 kWh/m²/day of solar energy in Muzaffarpur. The sunniest March was 1985 at 6.5 kWh/m²/day, and the cloudiest was 2023 at 5.

Muzaffarpur March Wind History (1981–2025)

Range

Average wind speed in Muzaffarpur during March is 2.2 m/s. The windiest March was 1992 at 3.4 m/s, while the calmest was 2008 at 1.6 m/s.

What March Feels Like in Muzaffarpur

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Cool
Morning
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Hot
Afternoon
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Mild
Evening
Rain chanceVery Low
Outdoor comfort★★★★★

How March Ranks in Muzaffarpur

🥶6th coolest month of the year
🌵4th driest month of the year
☀️3rd sunniest month of the year

Ranked against the other 11 months using 1981–2025 averages.

Explore Muzaffarpur Weather by Month

Muzaffarpur March Averages by Decade

Metric1980s1990s2000s2010s2020sChange
Avg Temp26.1°C26.6°C26.4°C26.7°C26.5°C+0.4°C
Avg High35.2°C35.7°C35.1°C35.4°C34.9°C-0.3°C
Avg Low17.1°C17.5°C17.7°C18.0°C18.1°C+1°C
Avg Rain15 mm6 mm9 mm10 mm23 mm+9 mm

Extreme March Records in Muzaffarpur

🔥Warmest March42.9°C1986
🧊Coldest March8.8°C2003
🌧️Wettest March57 mm2020
🏜️Driest March0 mm1999
🌬️Windiest March3.4 m/s1992

Key Insights for March

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March temperatures in Muzaffarpur have risen by about 0.5°C between 1981–1985 and 2021–2025.

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March has ranged from a record low of 8.8°C (2003) to a record high of 42.9°C (1986).

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Rainfall in March is one of the drier months, averaging 12 mm, with a wettest year of 57 mm.

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Daytime highs and overnight lows have shifted differently — highs fell about 0.1°C per decade while lows rose 0.3°C per decade, narrowing the gap between day and night.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Muzaffarpur?

One of the best times to visit Muzaffarpur

March is one of the best times to visit Muzaffarpur. Expect days averaging 35.3°C and nights around 17.6°C (mean 26.5°C) — close to Muzaffarpur's yearly average — with low rainfall (12 mm), so conditions are generally comfortable for sightseeing and outdoor plans.

See Muzaffarpur's complete weather history All 12 months side by side, 1981–2025 records, annual trends and long-term averages in one place. View full history →

Muzaffarpur Weather in March — In Depth

☀️ March climate overview

March is close to Muzaffarpur's year-round average, with average highs near 35.3°C and lows around 17.6°C (mean 26.5°C). It is one of the drier months, averaging 12 mm of rainfall and 29% relative humidity across the period.

🌧️ Rain, humidity & wind in March

March averages 12 mm of rainfall in Muzaffarpur, one of the drier months compared with the rest of the year. The wettest March on record saw 57 mm (2020), and the driest just 0 mm (1999). Humidity sits around 29% and average wind speed is 2.2 m/s, with solar radiation averaging 5.7 kWh/m²/day.

📈 How March has changed

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 35.4°C to 35.4°C and overnight lows from 17.1°C to 18.3°C over the same span.
March Weather in Muzaffarpur, Year by Year
🔥 warmest❄️ coldest🌧️ wettest
YearAvg HighAvg TempAvg LowHottest DayColdest DayRainfallHumidityWindSolar
202536.7°C27.7°C18.7°C42.3°C13.3°C24 mm28%2.1 m/s5.6
202433.7°C25.4°C17.0°C40.3°C10.9°C34 mm38%2.2 m/s5.2
202334.0°C26.3°C18.6°C37.0°C16.1°C23 mm39%1.9 m/s5
202235.7°C26.8°C18.0°C39.3°C12.7°C1 mm41%1.8 m/s5.6
202136.7°C27.8°C19.0°C41.1°C13.5°C1 mm25%2.3 m/s5.5
2020 🌧️32.5°C24.9°C17.4°C38.2°C13.7°C57 mm50%2.2 m/s5.3
201934.6°C26.0°C17.5°C40.2°C9.6°C5 mm31%2.3 m/s5.6
201836.9°C27.8°C18.7°C39.3°C14.8°C4 mm22%2 m/s5.7
201734.7°C26.3°C17.8°C42.2°C11.1°C15 mm31%1.8 m/s5.3
2016 🔥37.4°C29.0°C20.6°C40.9°C16.4°C6 mm24%2.4 m/s5.3
201534.1°C25.9°C17.7°C38.4°C11.2°C40 mm42%2.4 m/s5.2
201433.3°C24.9°C16.5°C40.5°C10.9°C8 mm40%2.2 m/s5.7
201334.7°C25.8°C16.9°C39.5°C11.0°C2 mm34%2.4 m/s5.8
201234.6°C25.6°C16.5°C39.8°C12.0°C8 mm26%2 m/s5.8
201135.8°C27.1°C18.3°C40.2°C11.6°C10 mm28%2.2 m/s5.6
201037.9°C28.5°C19.0°C42.7°C15.0°C0 mm22%2.3 m/s5.8
200935.8°C26.9°C18.1°C38.3°C9.9°C1 mm25%1.8 m/s5.6
200834.5°C26.0°C17.5°C38.7°C13.2°C5 mm35%1.6 m/s5.4
200732.7°C24.4°C16.0°C38.8°C10.6°C36 mm42%1.8 m/s5.7
200635.2°C26.7°C18.1°C41.0°C13.9°C11 mm27%2.2 m/s5.8
200535.9°C27.8°C19.6°C40.2°C14.6°C12 mm36%2.2 m/s5.5
200436.7°C27.4°C18.1°C42.8°C11.5°C5 mm28%1.9 m/s5.6
200333.6°C25.4°C17.1°C38.8°C8.8°C2 mm35%1.9 m/s5.7
200235.5°C26.6°C17.7°C39.5°C13.3°C10 mm29%1.7 m/s5.9
200136.0°C26.9°C17.9°C39.6°C12.2°C4 mm17%2.1 m/s5.9
200035.1°C25.8°C16.5°C39.9°C11.8°C4 mm17%1.9 m/s6.1
199937.7°C27.4°C17.0°C41.0°C13.2°C0 mm14%2.6 m/s6.2
1998 ❄️32.1°C23.7°C15.3°C36.8°C9.3°C12 mm36%2.4 m/s5.3
199736.0°C27.1°C18.3°C38.3°C14.2°C1 mm17%2.3 m/s5.5
199636.4°C27.5°C18.6°C41.4°C14.2°C0 mm31%2.5 m/s5.8
199535.9°C26.8°C17.7°C41.6°C11.9°C5 mm24%2.6 m/s5.5
199436.6°C26.7°C16.9°C41.9°C10.9°C1 mm22%2.1 m/s6.3
199333.7°C25.0°C16.2°C38.3°C11.4°C30 mm29%2.5 m/s5.6
199237.4°C28.0°C18.6°C42.7°C11.8°C0 mm18%3.4 m/s6.1
199137.2°C28.1°C18.9°C40.8°C13.9°C3 mm19%2 m/s6.1
199033.9°C25.5°C17.1°C39.3°C11.3°C7 mm27%1.7 m/s5.9
198935.3°C26.3°C17.3°C40.2°C10.0°C9 mm24%2.5 m/s5.8
198834.1°C25.1°C16.1°C38.2°C10.3°C42 mm34%2 m/s5.6
198735.4°C26.6°C17.8°C39.9°C13.1°C8 mm25%1.8 m/s5.9
198635.1°C25.9°C16.7°C42.9°C11.8°C1 mm29%2.2 m/s6.2
198538.0°C27.7°C17.4°C41.5°C12.6°C1 mm14%2.3 m/s6.5
198436.8°C26.8°C16.8°C42.8°C9.1°C2 mm21%2.2 m/s6.2
198336.0°C26.8°C17.5°C39.6°C12.3°C2 mm17%2.6 m/s—
198232.0°C24.1°C16.3°C37.5°C9.7°C51 mm45%1.8 m/s—
198134.2°C25.9°C17.6°C36.8°C12.0°C17 mm36%2 m/s—

Actual recorded March data for each year, 1981–2025 — sourced from NASA POWER.

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Muzaffarpur March Weather — FAQ

What is the average temperature in Muzaffarpur in March?▼

The average high in March is around 35.3°C with lows near 17.6°C (mean 26.5°C), based on 45 years of NASA POWER data.

Does it rain a lot in Muzaffarpur in March?▼

March averages 12 mm of rainfall in Muzaffarpur, one of the drier months. The wettest on record was 57 mm in 2020.

What was the hottest March on record in Muzaffarpur?▼

The hottest March reached 42.9°C in 1986. The coldest dipped to 8.8°C in 2003.

Has March in Muzaffarpur gotten warmer over time?▼

Comparing the earliest years on record (1981–1985) with the most recent (2021–2025), average March temperatures have risen by about 0.5°C. Daytime highs moved from 35.4°C to 35.4°C and overnight lows from 17.1°C to 18.3°C over the same span.

Is March a good time to visit Muzaffarpur?▼

March is close to Muzaffarpur's year-round average and one of the drier months, so plan for around 35.3°C daytime highs and 17.6°C at night.

Is March the coldest month in Muzaffarpur?▼

Not quite — March is the 6th coolest month in Muzaffarpur, averaging 26.5°C.

What should I pack for Muzaffarpur in March?▼

For March in Muzaffarpur, pack light, breathable clothing and sun protection, with typical highs of 35.3°C and lows of 17.6°C.

Is Muzaffarpur humid in March?▼

Relative humidity in March averages 29% — relatively dry.

How windy is Muzaffarpur in March?▼

Average wind speed in March is 2.2 m/s. The windiest March on record averaged 3.4 m/s (1992).

Which March had the most rainfall in Muzaffarpur?▼

The wettest March on record was 2020 with 57 mm. On average, March sees 12 mm.

Where does this March weather data come from?▼

All figures are derived from NASA POWER (Prediction Of Worldwide Energy Resources), based on MERRA-2 satellite reanalysis, covering 1981–2025.

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Explore how the weather in Muzaffarpur behaves each March, based on 45 years of NASA POWER climate data from 1981 to 2025. This page breaks down average temperatures, rainfall, humidity, wind and solar radiation for March specifically, along with year-by-year records and how the month has changed over the decades.