Guwahati in March
Assam, India
Go in March—Holi festivities overlap pleasant 15–30°C weather, but arrive early in the month before heat intensifies and humidity rises.
Peak crowds
March is one of Guwahati's busiest months. The score rates conditions — weather, access, value — not how many people you'll share them with. Kamakhya Temple gets extremely crowded during Ambubachi Mela (June). Transit city — most stay 1-2 days.
March brings proper warmth and Holi celebrations. The city is vibrant.
The March story
March is good — warm but not yet hot. All NE destinations accessible from Guwahati hub. Book transit hotels ahead for peak season travelers.
Why March scores 8.0/10
Weather
Warm 15-30°C. Spring. Holi festivities. Pleasant.
Festivals this month
Holi
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What to do in Guwahati this March
- 1Holi celebrations at Kamakhya
- 2Brahmaputra boat tours
- 3Nilachal Hill temple circuit
Who should go
- ✓First-time travelers
- ✓Senior citizens
- ✓festival-goers for Holi
- ✓spring explorers
- ✓temple pilgrims
Who should think twice
- ✗Getting warmer
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6.0/10 | Cool 10-25°C. Pleasant. Low season. Brahmaputra calm. |
| February | 6.0/10 | Warming 12-27°C. Pre-spring. Pleasant. |
| Marchviewing | 8.0/10 | Warm 15-30°C. Spring. Holi festivities. Pleasant. |
| April | 8.0/10 | Hot 20-32°C. Rongali Bihu (mid-April) — Assamese New Year. Biggest festival. |
| May | 4.0/10 | Hot 22-34°C. Pre-monsoon. Humid. Thunder showers. |
| June | 2.0/10 | Monsoon. 24-33°C. Very heavy rain. Brahmaputra floods. Ambubachi Mela. |
| July | 2.0/10 | Peak monsoon. 24-32°C. Brahmaputra at flood stage. Major flooding. |
| August | 2.0/10 | Monsoon continues. 24-32°C. Flood risk continues. |
| September | 4.0/10 | Monsoon retreating. 22-32°C. Rain decreasing. City recovering. |
| October | 8.0/10 | Post-monsoon. 18-30°C. Clear skies. Durga Puja festivities. |
| November | 8.0/10 | Pleasant 14-28°C. Best weather. Clear. Low humidity. |
| December | 6.0/10 | Cool 10-25°C. Pleasant. Holiday season. |
What to pack for March
- ▸colours for Holi festivities
- ▸light clothing
- ▸water bottle for temple walks
Nearby in Assam scoring high in March
How to reach Guwahati
Airport
Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi International Airport — in city
Rail
Guwahati Railway Station — in city
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