China weather in March
Are you planning a trip to China in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in China in March?
Weather in China varies in March, with temperatures ranging from very cold to very warm and precipitation ranging from almost none to heavy.
The average maximum temperatures vary from very cold in Yushu at -4°C (26°F) to very warm in Jinghong at 32°C (89°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (58°F) in Jinghong and -17°C (2°F) in Yushu.
Precipitation in March varies from almost no rainfall in Ruoqiang with an average of 2mm (0.1 inches) to heavy rainfall in Heping with 286mm (11 inches). It is also generally a sunny time of year with an average of 231 hours of sunshine in Beijing during the entire month.
For more details on the yearly weather and climate conditions, visit our China climate page. To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of China in March, check out the map below.
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Average weather in Beijing
In March Beijing generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (33°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Shanghai
In March Shanghai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Guangzhou
In March Guangzhou generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C (75°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 16°C (61°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Chengdu
In March Chengdu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Xi'an
In March Xi'an generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (42°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to go to China?
In our opinion March is a good time to visit China with commonly pleasant weather in Beijing. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average the best time to visit China is in April, 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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