China weather in March
What is the weather like in China in March?
The weather conditions in China in March vary from poor to perfect depending on the destination.
During March in China, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Genhe with -5°C (23°F) to high in Jinghong with 28°C (82°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 13°C (55°F) in Jinghong and -23°C (-10°F) in Genhe.
Precipitation in March varies from almost none in Hami with an average of 0.8mm (0 inches) of snow/rainfall to heavy in Yingtan with 200mm (7.9 inches).
It is also generally a
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We invite you to have a look at the map below to discover more about the various weather conditions around China.
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Popular destinations in China
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in China?
Average weather in Beijing
In March Beijing generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Shanghai
In March Shanghai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (44°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Guangzhou
In March Guangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (60°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Chengdu
In March Chengdu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (62°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Xi'an
In March Xi'an generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable 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 go to China?
In our opinion March is a good time to visit China with commonly tolerable weather in Beijing. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit China is in April, May, September and October with generally perfect weather in Beijing.
The worst months are January and December that can have poor weather conditions.
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