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Yunnan Weather in March

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

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Lijiang Dali Kunming Shangri-La

Planning a journey to Yunnan, China this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Yunnan in March

Yunnan, China is a region in China. The weather in Yunnan in March can be quite varied, with temperatures that range from cold to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Deqen at 2°C (36°F) to very warm in Jinghong at 32°C (90°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C (59°F) in Jinghong and -7°C (19°F) in Deqen.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dali with an average of 33 mm (1.3 in) to high rainfall in Benzilan with 127 mm (5 in).

Average sunshine

Most destinations offer generous amounts of sunshine this March. For example, Lijiang gets approximately 250 hours of sunlight, perfect for anyone wanting bright, sunny days.

Explore Yunnan by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Yunnan — and find the best time to visit. (based on Lijiang)

January13°C (55°F) February15°C (59°F) March17°C (63°F) April20°C (68°F) May23°C (73°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly23°C (73°F) August22°C (72°F) September21°C (70°F) October19°C (66°F) November16°C (61°F) December14°C (57°F)
Best Time to Visit Yunnan →

Best Places to Visit in Yunnan in March

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

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 Yunnan

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

Temperature range in Yunnan (March)

Precipitation variation in Yunnan (March)

Lijiang

In March Lijiang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
15°C (59°F)
17°C (63°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
230 hours
250 hours
232 hours
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
37 mm (1.5 in)
54 mm (2.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
7 days
9 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in Lijiang →

Dali

In March Dali generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 8°C (46°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
24°C (75°F)
Min temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
28 mm (1.1 in)
33 mm (1.3 in)
43 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
6 days
9 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Dali →

Kunming

In March Kunming generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°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
19°C (66°F)
22°C (72°F)
25°C (77°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
218 hours
255 hours
244 hours
Monthly rainfall
35 mm (1.4 in)
45 mm (1.8 in)
73 mm (2.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
8 days
Weather conditions
pleasant
perfect
perfect
Climate in Kunming →

Shangri-La

In March Shangri-La generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
0°C (32°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
61 mm (2.4 in)
75 mm (3 in)
76 mm (3 in)
Monthly rainy days
8 days
11 days
12 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Shangri-La →

Jinghong

In March Jinghong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C (59°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
19 mm (0.7 in)
40 mm (1.6 in)
90 mm (3.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
3 days
5 days
11 days
Weather conditions
perfect
pleasant
pleasant
Climate in Jinghong →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Lijiang 17°C (63°F) 3°C (37°F) 37 mm (1.5 in)
Dali 21°C (70°F) 8°C (46°F) 33 mm (1.3 in)
Kunming 22°C (72°F) 10°C (50°F) 45 mm (1.8 in)
Shangri-La 7°C (45°F) -4°C (25°F) 75 mm (3 in)
Jinghong 32°C (90°F) 15°C (59°F) 40 mm (1.6 in)
Xishuangbanna 32°C (90°F) 14°C (57°F) 41 mm (1.6 in)

Yunnan weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Yunnan, China brings tolerable weather. In Lijiang, daytime temperatures are typically around 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows hover near 3°C (37°F).

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

Lijiang averages a daytime maximum of 17°C (63°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Not particularly. Lijiang averages just 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Yunnan, China.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Yunnan, China?

Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lijiang, March might be a good time to visit Yunnan, China. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.

On average, the best time to visit Yunnan, China is in April with generally perfect weather in Lijiang. The weather in July and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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