Dunhuang weather in March (Gansu, China)

Planning a trip to Dunhuang in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Dunhuang generally has moderate temperatures and almost no snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 15°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C.

Dunhuang in March usually receives almost no snow/rainfall, averaging around 3 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 1 day of the month will see snow/rainfall.

With around 255 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures April, May, June, August, September and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Dunhuang, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -1°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 3%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 3 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 1 day  
HumidityHumidity 35%  
SunshineSunshine 255 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 69%  

Where to go in China in March

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

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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 Dunhuang in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

What To Do

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

Swimming
4/10
Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Camping
2/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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