Weather in March in China
Thinking about venturing to China this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in China in March?
China has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to heavy.
Temperatures
Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is very cold in Yushu at -4°C to very warm in Jinghong at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Jinghong and -17°C in Yushu.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Ruoqiang with an average of 2 mm to heavy rainfall in Heping with 286 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Beijing enjoys close to 231 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at March's conditions in China, see the map below. For a more detailed look at China's yearly weather, check out our China climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Beijing
In March Beijing generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Shanghai
In March Shanghai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Guangzhou
In March Guangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Chengdu
In March Chengdu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Xi'an
In March Xi'an generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in China.
Is March the best time to visit China?
Given the typically pleasant weather conditions in Beijing, March might be a good time to visit China. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
Generally speaking, April, September and October provide perfect weather in Beijing. In contrast, January and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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