Chongqing weather in March (Chongqing Area, China)

How's the weather trend in Chongqing as March approaches? Discover if this is the best time for your journey with our detailed monthly weather breakdown.

Temperatures

The month of March in Chongqing typically includes pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 19°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 11°C.

Precipitation

Chongqing in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Analyzing past climate data, one can expect approximately 12 days of rain.

Average sunshine

The month has fewer sunny days, with around 65 hours hours of sunshine, suitable for those who prefer less sun.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Chongqing. March, April, May, September, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, June, July, August and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Chongqing, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 11°C  

Max Temperature 19°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 12 days  

Humidity 77%  

Sunshine 65 hours  

Percentage Sunshine 18%  

Where to go in China in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

For visitors traveling to Chongqing, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

8/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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