Nanjing weather in March (China)

What can you expect from the weather in Nanjing during March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Nanjing generally has high temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 22°C, while nights can cool down to about 13°C.

Nanjing in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 15 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area sees fewer sunny days, with a projection of about 89 hours of sunshine. This reduced sunlight makes it ideal for those who prefer cooler, overcast conditions over bright sunny days.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, February, October, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July and August tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nanjing, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 13°C  

Max Temperature 22°C  

Chance of Rain 48%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 15 days  

Humidity 80% *  

Sunshine 89 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 24% *  

* Data from: Xiamen, China (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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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 Nanjing in March?

For visitors traveling to Nanjing, 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 in March.

Swimming

4/10

Cycling

9/10

Walking

9/10

Camping

6/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Nanjing.

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