Weather in March in Shanghai Area
Thinking about venturing to Shanghai Area 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 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.For specific regional insights in Shanghai Area, refer to the map provided below.
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
Shanghai enjoys a balanced 128 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For an in-depth overview of the yearly conditions, do visit our Shanghai Area climate page.
Where to go in Shanghai Area in March
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit China, check out our Shanghai Area's climate page.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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