Xinjiang weather in March
Planning a journey to Xinjiang this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Xinjiang in March?
Xinjiang is a region in China. March in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Urumqi at 9°C to moderate in Turfan at 16°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C in Turfan and -4°C in Urumqi.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Turfan with an average of 2.3 mm to low rainfall in Yining with 26 mm. The city Urumqi usually sees around 194 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
For specific regional insights in Xinjiang for March, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Xinjiang climate page.
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What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Xinjiang?
Average weather in Urumqi
In March Urumqi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kashgar
In March Kashgar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Yining
In March Yining generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Turfan
In March Turfan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Korla
In March Korla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -0°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Xinjiang, in China.
Is March the best time to visit Xinjiang?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Urumqi, March may not be the ideal time to visit Xinjiang.
Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Urumqi. On the other hand, the months of January, February, November and December tend to have poor weather conditions.
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