Yunnan weather in March
Planning a journey to Yunnan 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 Yunnan in March?
Yunnan 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.
The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Deqen at 2°C to very warm in Jinghong at 32°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 15°C in Jinghong and -7°C in Deqen.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Dali with an average of 33 mm to high rainfall in Benzilan with 127 mm. The city Lijiang usually sees around 250 hours of sunlight, indicating many sunny days.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Yunnan in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Yunnan climate page.
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Average weather in Lijiang
In March Lijiang generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 17°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Kunming
In March Kunming generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 10°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Average weather in Shangri-La
In March Shangri-La generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Jinghong
In March Jinghong generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Average weather in Xishuangbanna
In March Xishuangbanna generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is March the best time to visit Yunnan?
Given the typically tolerable weather conditions in Lijiang, March might be a good time to visit Yunnan. It's worth noting that weather conditions might differ depending on the location you visit.
On average, the best time to visit Yunnan 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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