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Sichuan Weather in March

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

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Chengdu Emeishan Jiuzhaigou Mianyang

Thinking about venturing to Sichuan, 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 Sichuan in March

Sichuan, China is a region in China. Sichuan, China has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Aba at 1°C (34°F) to pleasant in Luzhou at 20°C (68°F). At night it cools down to 12°C (54°F) in Luzhou and -14°C (7°F) in Aba.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Xipu with an average of 27 mm (1.1 in) to high rainfall in Dujiangyan with 114 mm (4.5 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is more limited in many areas during this month. Chengdu receives about 84 hours of sunlight. For sunnier weather, check our weather planner to find destinations with better conditions.

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Best Places to Visit in Sichuan in March

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

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 Sichuan

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

Temperature range in Sichuan (March)

Precipitation variation in Sichuan (March)

Chengdu

In March Chengdu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly sun hours
51 hours
84 hours
115 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
30 mm (1.2 in)
55 mm (2.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
11 days
14 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Chengdu →

Emeishan

In March Emeishan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
75 mm (3 in)
87 mm (3.4 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Emeishan →

Jiuzhaigou

In March Jiuzhaigou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C (37°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C (18°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-1°C (30°F)
3°C (37°F)
9°C (48°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-8°C (18°F)
-3°C (27°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
32 mm (1.3 in)
58 mm (2.3 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Jiuzhaigou →

Mianyang

In March Mianyang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C (66°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C (50°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
31 mm (1.2 in)
48 mm (1.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
10 days
13 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Mianyang →

Ya'an

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

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
16°C (61°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
81 mm (3.2 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
9 days
13 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Ya'an →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chengdu 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 30 mm (1.2 in)
Emeishan 17°C (63°F) 9°C (48°F) 87 mm (3.4 in)
Jiuzhaigou 3°C (37°F) -8°C (18°F) 58 mm (2.3 in)
Mianyang 19°C (66°F) 10°C (50°F) 31 mm (1.2 in)
Ya'an 16°C (61°F) 8°C (46°F) 81 mm (3.2 in)
Xichang 19°C (66°F) 6°C (43°F) 39 mm (1.5 in)

Sichuan weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Sichuan, China generally has perfect weather conditions. Chengdu sees daytime temperatures near 19°C (66°F), with nights cooling to roughly 10°C (50°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Chengdu peak at roughly 19°C (66°F) in March, dropping to about 10°C (50°F) overnight.

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

March is on the drier side in Sichuan, China. Chengdu averages only about 30 mm (1.2 in), with most days staying dry.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Sichuan, China?

We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Sichuan, China. Typically, the climate in Chengdu is perfect. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

Generally speaking, March, April, May, October and November provide perfect weather in Chengdu. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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