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Weather in March in Shanghai Area

Planning a getaway to Shanghai Area 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 is the weather like in Shanghai Area in March?

Shanghai Area is a region in China. March in Shanghai Area generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are mild and range from 14°C in Nanhui to 16°C in Songjiang. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C in Songjiang and 8°C in Nanhui.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Chongming with an average of 90 mm to high rainfall in Nanhui with 111 mm.

Average sunshine

Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 128 hours of sunlight anticipated in Shanghai. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.

For specific regional insights in Shanghai Area for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Shanghai Area climate page.

Where to go in Shanghai Area in March

Find more information for the most popular destinations in the Shanghai Area on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailes.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

Popular destinations

What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Shanghai Area?

Shanghai

In March Shanghai generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Shanghai
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
4°C 
117 hours 
71 mm 
12 days 
15°C 
8°C 
128 hours 
96 mm 
13 days 
April   >> April
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20°C 
12°C 
151 hours 
106 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Shanghai

Songjiang

In March Songjiang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Songjiang
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
3°C 
117 hours 
75 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
7°C 
128 hours 
105 mm 
14 days 
April   >> April
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22°C 
12°C 
151 hours 
118 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Songjiang

Jiading

In March Jiading generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

Jiading
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
11°C 
3°C 
117 hours 
71 mm 
12 days 
15°C 
7°C 
128 hours 
96 mm 
13 days 
April   >> April
>>  
21°C 
12°C 
151 hours 
108 mm 
14 days 
Climate in Jiading

Qingpu

In March Qingpu generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Qingpu
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
12°C 
3°C 
117 hours 
75 mm 
12 days 
16°C 
7°C 
128 hours 
101 mm 
14 days 
April   >> April
>>  
22°C 
12°C 
151 hours 
115 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Qingpu

Nanhui

In March Nanhui generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

Nanhui
minimum temparatureMax temperature minimum temparatureMax temp
maximum temparatureMin temperature maximum temparatureMin temp
sun hoursMonthly sun hours sun hoursSun hours
precipitationMonthly rainfall precipitationRainfall
rain daysMonthly rainy days rain daysRainy days
conditionsWeather conditions conditionsWeather
10°C 
5°C 
117 hours 
83 mm 
12 days 
poor 
14°C 
8°C 
128 hours 
111 mm 
14 days 
April   >> April
>>  
18°C 
12°C 
151 hours 
120 mm 
15 days 
Climate in Nanhui

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Shanghai Area, in China.

Is March the best time to visit Shanghai Area?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Shanghai, March might be a good time to visit Shanghai Area. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in October offering mostly perfect weather in Shanghai. On the other hand, the weather in January and June tend to be poor.

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