March Rainfall and Precipitation in China
Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across China in March.
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Monthly precipitation
0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet
Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in March: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.
Regions in China
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Popular cities in China
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- Bao'an
- Beijing
- Changchun
- Changsha
- Changzhou
- Chengdu
- Chongqing
- Dali
- Dalian
- Dongguan
- Dunhuang
- Emeishan
- Enshi
- Ergun
- Fenghuang
- Guangzhou
- Guilin
- Guiyang
- Haikou
- Hangzhou
- Harbin
- Hefei
- Hohhot
- Hulunbuir
- Jiashan
- Jinan
- Jinghong
- Jingzhou
- Jinzhou
- Jiuzhaigou
- Kunming
- Lanzhou
- Lhasa
- Lijiang
- Linyi
- Longgang
- Macau
- Manzhouli
- Mianyang
- Nanchang
- Nanjing
- Ningbo
- Qingdao
- Qinhuangdao
- Qujing
- Sanya
- Shanghai
- Shangri-La
- Shenyang
- Shenzhen
- Shijiazhuang
- Suzhou
- Taiyuan
- Tianjin
- Tongxiang
- Urumqi
- Wuhan
- Wuxi
- Wuyuan
- Wuzhen
- Xi'an
- Xiamen
- Xining
- Yangshuo
- Yichang
- Yinchuan
- Yiwu
- Zhangjiajie
- Zhangjiajie National Park
- Zhengzhou
- Zhongshan
- Zhoushan
- Zhuhai
China precipitation in March: frequently asked questions
How much rainfall does China receive in March?
Beijing sees moderate rainfall in March, averaging around 11 mm (0.4 in). Most days stay dry, with the occasional shower.
How many days does it rain in China in March?
On average, Beijing has about 4 days days of rain in March.
Is March part of the rainy season in China?
Not really. March is outside the wettest stretch of the year in China.
What is the wettest city in March in China?
Based on our records, Heping receives the most rainfall in China in March, averaging about 286 mm (11 in).
What is the driest city in March in China?
In our records, Ruoqiang stands out as the driest city in China for March, averaging just 2 mm (0.1 in).
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