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Beijing Area Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Beijing Area, China in March.

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Beijing Miyun Huairou Yanqing

Planning a getaway to Beijing Area, China this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Beijing Area in March

Beijing Area, China is a region in China. March in Beijing Area generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with low precipitation.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Yanqing at 10°C (50°F) to mild in Tongzhou at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 1°C (34°F) in Tongzhou and -2°C (28°F) in Yanqing.

For a closer look at conditions across Beijing Area, China, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Tongzhou with an average of 10 mm (0.4 in) to low rainfall in Yanqing with 17 mm (0.7 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Beijing sees close to 231 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Beijing Area by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Beijing Area — and find the best time to visit. (based on Beijing)

January3°C (37°F) February7°C (45°F) March15°C (59°F) April23°C (73°F) May30°C (86°F) June33°C (91°F) This monthJuly34°C (93°F) August32°C (90°F) September28°C (82°F) October21°C (70°F) November12°C (54°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Beijing Area in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Beijing Area.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Beijing Area

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Beijing Area, China?

Temperature range in Beijing Area (March)

Precipitation variation in Beijing Area (March)

Beijing

In March Beijing generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
231 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
7.3 mm (0.3 in)
11 mm (0.4 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Beijing →

Miyun

In March Miyun generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
231 hours
240 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
7 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Miyun →

Huairou

In March Huairou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
231 hours
240 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
7.4 mm (0.3 in)
13 mm (0.5 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Huairou →

Yanqing

In March Yanqing generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
231 hours
240 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
8.1 mm (0.3 in)
17 mm (0.7 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Yanqing →

Tongzhou

In March Tongzhou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
15°C (59°F)
23°C (73°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
1°C (34°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
188 hours
231 hours
240 hours
Monthly rainfall
6.6 mm (0.3 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
4 days
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Tongzhou →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Beijing Area in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Beijing 15°C (59°F) 1°C (34°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)
Miyun 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Huairou 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 13 mm (0.5 in)
Yanqing 10°C (50°F) -2°C (28°F) 17 mm (0.7 in)
Tongzhou 15°C (59°F) 1°C (34°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)
Daxing 15°C (59°F) 1°C (34°F) 10 mm (0.4 in)

Beijing Area weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Beijing Area, China in March?

Expect pleasant weather across Beijing Area, China in March. The popular destination of Beijing averages 15°C (59°F) by day and 1°C (34°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Beijing Area, China in March?

Daytime temperatures in Beijing peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in March, dropping to about 1°C (34°F) overnight.

Does Beijing Area, China get a lot of rain in March?

March is on the drier side in Beijing Area, China. Beijing averages only about 11 mm (0.4 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Beijing Area, China?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Beijing Area, China with overall pleasant weather in Beijing. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, April, September and October provide perfect weather in Beijing. On the other hand, the weather in January and July tend to be poor.

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