Shandong Weather in March

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

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Qingdao Jinan Linyi Penglai

Thinking about venturing to Shandong, China this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Shandong in March

Shandong, China is a region in China. March in Shandong generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Weihai at 8°C (46°F) and mild in Heze at 16°C (61°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Heze and 3°C (37°F) in Weihai.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Shandong, China, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Dezhou with an average of 12 mm (0.5 in) to moderate rainfall in Xuecheng with 34 mm (1.3 in).

Average sunshine

March brings good sunshine to many areas. Qingdao sees around 221 hours of sunlight, great for visitors looking for bright days.

Explore Shandong by month

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

January5°C (41°F) February6°C (43°F) March10°C (50°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October21°C (70°F) November14°C (57°F) December8°C (46°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shandong in March

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

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 Shandong

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

Temperature range in Shandong (March)

Precipitation variation in Shandong (March)

Qingdao

In March Qingdao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
179 hours
221 hours
222 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
27 mm (1.1 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Qingdao →

Jinan

In March Jinan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
173 hours
212 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
15 mm (0.6 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
6 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Jinan →

Linyi

In March Linyi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
32 mm (1.3 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Linyi →

Penglai

In March Penglai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
20 mm (0.8 in)
19 mm (0.7 in)
42 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
4 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Penglai →

Yantai

In March Yantai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
41 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
5 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Yantai →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Qingdao 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 27 mm (1.1 in)
Jinan 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Linyi 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 32 mm (1.3 in)
Penglai 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)
Yantai 9°C (48°F) 3°C (37°F) 22 mm (0.9 in)
Qufu 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 25 mm (1 in)

Shandong weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Shandong, China generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Qingdao sees daytime temperatures near 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to roughly 4°C (39°F).

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

Qingdao averages a daytime maximum of 10°C (50°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 4°C (39°F).

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

March is on the drier side in Shandong, China. Qingdao averages only about 27 mm (1.1 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Shandong, China?

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

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May, June, September and October offering mostly perfect weather in Qingdao. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be unpleasant.

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