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Hunan Weather in March

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

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Planning a trip to Hunan, China this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Hunan in March

Hunan, China is a region in China. March in Hunan generally has temperatures that range from mild to pleasant, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between mild in Zhangjiajie at 15°C (59°F) to pleasant in Hezhou at 19°C (66°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C (54°F) in Hezhou and 7°C (45°F) in Zhangjiajie.

To explore the conditions in Hunan, China in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Yongzhou with an average of 113 mm (4.4 in) to heavy rainfall in Hezhou with 232 mm (9.1 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more restricted in many locations in March. Changsha sees roughly 70 hours of sunlight. Our weather planner can help you find destinations with more sunshine if needed.

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Best Places to Visit in Hunan in March

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

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 Hunan

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

Temperature range in Hunan (March)

Precipitation variation in Hunan (March)

Changsha

In March Changsha generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
70 hours
90 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
184 mm (7.2 in)
247 mm (9.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Changsha →

Zhangjiajie

In March Zhangjiajie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
111 mm (4.4 in)
155 mm (6.1 in)
229 mm (9 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Zhangjiajie →

Fenghuang

In March Fenghuang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
182 mm (7.2 in)
257 mm (10 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
18 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Fenghuang →

Zhuzhou

In March Zhuzhou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
62 hours
70 hours
90 hours
Monthly rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
205 mm (8.1 in)
274 mm (11 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
19 days
19 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
poor
poor
Climate in Zhuzhou →

Hengyang

In March Hengyang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
95 mm (3.7 in)
167 mm (6.6 in)
225 mm (8.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
20 days
20 days
Weather conditions
tolerable
tolerable
unpleasant
Climate in Hengyang →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Hunan, in China.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Changsha 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 184 mm (7.2 in)
Zhangjiajie 15°C (59°F) 7°C (45°F) 155 mm (6.1 in)
Fenghuang 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 182 mm (7.2 in)
Zhuzhou 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 205 mm (8.1 in)
Hengyang 18°C (64°F) 10°C (50°F) 167 mm (6.6 in)
Yueyang 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 143 mm (5.6 in)

Hunan weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hunan, China in March?

Expect unpleasant weather across Hunan, China in March. The popular destination of Changsha averages 18°C (64°F) by day and 10°C (50°F) at night during this month.

What is the average temperature in Hunan, China in March?

In Changsha, the average daytime high in March is 18°C (64°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 10°C (50°F).

Does Hunan, China get a lot of rain in March?

Expect plenty of rainfall. Changsha records an average of 184 mm (7.2 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Hunan, China.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Hunan, China?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Changsha, March may not be the ideal time to visit Hunan, China.

On average, the best time to visit Hunan, China is in October with generally perfect weather in Changsha. The weather in January, February, May, June, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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