Weather in March in Hunan
Planning a trip to Hunan this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:
What is the weather like in Hunan in March?
Hunan 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 to pleasant in Hezhou at 19°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 12°C in Hezhou and 7°C in Zhangjiajie.To explore the conditions in Hunan 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 to heavy rainfall in Hezhou with 232 mm.Average sunshine
Most cities witness limited sunny days, expect roughly 70 hours of sunlight in Changsha. This low amount of sunlight is perfect for those who lean towards dimmer, cloudier weather rather than intense sunny days.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Hunan climate page.
Where to go in Hunan in March
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Check the conditions for any month of the year.
For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit China, check out our Hunan's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Hunan?
Changsha
In March Changsha generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Zhangjiajie
In March Zhangjiajie generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Fenghuang
In March Fenghuang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Zhuzhou
In March Zhuzhou generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
Hengyang
In March Hengyang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hunan, in China.
Is March the best time to visit Hunan?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Changsha, March may not be the ideal time to visit Hunan.
On average, the best time to visit Hunan is in October with generally perfect weather in Changsha. The weather in January, February, May, June and July, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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