Sichuan weather in March
Thinking about venturing to Sichuan 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 Sichuan in March?
Sichuan is a region in China. Sichuan has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.
During the day temperatures vary from cold in Jiuzhaigou at 3°C to pleasant in Luzhou at 20°C. At night it cools down to 12°C in Luzhou and -8°C in Jiuzhaigou.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Xipu with an average of 27 mm to high rainfall in Dujiangyan with 114 mm. The city Chengdu usually sees around 84 hours of sunlight, indicating fewer sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Sichuan in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Sichuan climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Sichuan?
Chengdu
In March Chengdu generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Emeishan
In March Emeishan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Jiuzhaigou
In March Jiuzhaigou generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -8°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Mianyang
In March Mianyang generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 19°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Ya'an
In March Ya'an generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Sichuan?
We consider March to be one of the best times to travel to Sichuan. 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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