Urumqi weather in March (Xinjiang, China)

Planning a trip to Urumqi in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Urumqi typically experiences low temperatures and low snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 9°C, while nights can cool down to about -4°C.

Urumqi in March usually receives low snow/rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. Snow/rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

The days are predominantly sunny, with an estimated total of around 194 hours of sunshine. This amount of sunlight does not only brightens the days but also contributes to a cheerful ambiance in the area during this month.

In case you lean more towards enjoying temperate temperatures and rain-free days May, June and September typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Urumqi climate page with graphs.

 

Urumqi, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 9°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 21 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  
HumidityHumidity 77%  
WindspeedWindspeed 7 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 194 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in China in March

Find out more about the weather in China in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Urumqi in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature. Also, consider bringing a rain jacket as there might be some rain.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
4/10
Walking
4/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
4/10

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