Xinjiang Weather in March

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

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Urumqi Kashgar Yining Turfan

Thinking about venturing to Xinjiang, 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 Xinjiang in March

Xinjiang, China is a region in China. March in Xinjiang generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Urumqi at 9°C (48°F) to mild in Turfan at 16°C (61°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 4°C (39°F) in Turfan and -4°C (25°F) in Urumqi.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Turfan with an average of 2.3 mm (0.1 in) to low rainfall in Yining with 26 mm (1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Urumqi sees close to 194 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

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Best Places to Visit in Xinjiang in March

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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 Xinjiang

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

Temperature range in Xinjiang (March)

Precipitation variation in Xinjiang (March)

Urumqi

In March Urumqi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
-2°C (28°F)
9°C (48°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
-12°C (10°F)
-4°C (25°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly sun hours
148 hours
194 hours
203 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
6 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Urumqi →

Kashgar

In March Kashgar generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
15°C (59°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
3°C (37°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
155 hours
192 hours
209 hours
Monthly rainfall
13 mm (0.5 in)
15 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Kashgar →

Yining

In March Yining generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
13°C (55°F)
21°C (70°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
0°C (32°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
165 hours
208 hours
243 hours
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
26 mm (1 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
8 days
7 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Yining →

Turfan

In March Turfan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
16°C (61°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
-4°C (25°F)
4°C (39°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
2.4 mm (0.1 in)
2.3 mm (0.1 in)
3.9 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
pleasant
perfect
Climate in Turfan →

Korla

In March Korla generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 0°C (32°F) and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
13°C (55°F)
22°C (72°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
0°C (32°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
5.9 mm (0.2 in)
6.3 mm (0.2 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
2 days
2 days
Weather conditions
poor
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Korla →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Xinjiang, in China.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Urumqi 9°C (48°F) -4°C (25°F) 21 mm (0.8 in)
Kashgar 15°C (59°F) 3°C (37°F) 15 mm (0.6 in)
Yining 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 26 mm (1 in)
Turfan 16°C (61°F) 4°C (39°F) 2.3 mm (0.1 in)
Korla 13°C (55°F) 0°C (32°F) 6.3 mm (0.2 in)

Xinjiang weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Xinjiang, China brings unpleasant weather. In Urumqi, daytime temperatures are typically around 9°C (48°F) and nighttime lows hover near -4°C (25°F).

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

Daytime temperatures in Urumqi peak at roughly 9°C (48°F) in March, dropping to about -4°C (25°F) overnight.

Does Xinjiang, China get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Not particularly. Urumqi averages just 21 mm (0.8 in) of snow/rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Xinjiang, China.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Xinjiang, China?

Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Urumqi, March may not be the ideal time to visit Xinjiang, China.

Generally speaking, May, June and September provide perfect weather in Urumqi. On the other hand, the months of January, February and December tend to have poor weather conditions.

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