Gansu weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Gansu this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Gansu in March?
Gansu is a region in China. In March, Gansu experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from cold to moderate and precipitation levels ranging from almost none to moderate.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Xiahe at 4°C to moderate in Dunhuang at 15°C. At night it cools down to -1°C in Dunhuang and -11°C in Xiahe.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no snow/rainfall in Dunhuang with an average of 3 mm to moderate snow/rainfall in Pingliang with 36 mm. The city Lanzhou usually sees around 196 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Gansu for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Gansu climate page.
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Average weather in Lanzhou
In March Lanzhou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Dunhuang
In March Dunhuang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and almost no monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Zhangye
In March Zhangye generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Jiayuguan
In March Jiayuguan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Pingliang
In March Pingliang generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Gansu?
In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Gansu with overall tolerable weather in Lanzhou. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.
On average, the best time to visit Gansu is in April, May, June, July, August and September with generally perfect weather in Lanzhou. The weather in January and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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