Beijing Weather in March

Beijing Beautiful Scenery in Spring

Weather: The weather warms up rapidly from freezing to cool, but it is windy. On average temperature reaches 11 °C (52 °F) during the day, and at night drops to -1 °C (30 °F). Sandstorms are possible.

Clothing: Wearing a sweater and an overcoat is usually enough, but bring gloves and a hat too and maybe windproof trousers, as it can feel much colder with the wind chill. You may be able to wear just a light windproof jacket, if the weather warms up.

Things to do: Variety of flowers begins to bloom during this month in the many gardens and parks in Beijing. If you plan to visit Beijing in March, we suggest you read top places to see flowers in Beijing.

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Beijing Average Daily Temperatures Based on Historical Data

Date Average High Average Low
March   1 45 °F 7.22 °C 24 °F -4.44 °C
March   2 45 °F 7.22 °C 25 °F -3.89 °C
March   3 46 °F 7.78 °C 25 °F -3.89 °C
March   4 46 °F 7.78 °C 26 °F -3.33 °C
March   5 47 °F 8.33 °C 26 °F -3.33 °C
March   6 47 °F 8.33 °C 27 °F -2.78 °C
March   7 48 °F 8.89 °C 27 °F -2.78 °C
March   8 48 °F 8.89 °C 27 °F -2.78 °C
March   9 49 °F 9.44 °C 28 °F -2.22 °C
March   10 49 °F 9.44 °C 28 °F -2.22 °C
March   11 50 °F 10 °C 29 °F -1.67 °C
March   12 50 °F 10 °C 29 °F -1.67 °C
March   13 51 °F 10.56 °C 30 °F -1.11 °C
March   14 51 °F 10.56 °C 30 °F -1.11 °C
March   15 52 °F 11.11 °C 30 °F -1.11 °C
March   16 52 °F 11.11 °C 31 °F -0.56 °C
March   17 53 °F 11.67 °C 31 °F -0.56 °C
March   18 53 °F 11.67 °C 32 °F 0 °C
March   19 54 °F 12.22 °C 32 °F 0 °C
March   20 54 °F 12.22 °C 33 °F 0.56 °C
March   21 55 °F 12.78 °C 33 °F 0.56 °C
March   22 56 °F 13.33 °C 34 °F 1.11 °C
March   23 56 °F 13.33 °C 34 °F 1.11 °C
March   24 57 °F 13.89 °C 35 °F 1.67 °C
March   25 57 °F 13.89 °C 35 °F 1.67 °C
March   26 58 °F 14.44 °C 36 °F 2.22 °C
March   27 58 °F 14.44 °C 36 °F 2.22 °C
March   28 59 °F 15 °C 36 °F 2.22 °C
March   29 59 °F 15 °C 37 °F 2.78 °C
March   30 60 °F 15.56 °C 37 °F 2.78 °C
March   31 60 °F 15.56 °C 38 °F 3.33 °C

Beijing Climate Information by Month

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Q: azian Asked on 2013-01-21 Reply
hai..im planning to visit beijing on march 23 to march 29..understand during that time still cold...but then, if i just bring a normal sweater is it ok?? & is it possible for me if im just wearing a sports shoes during a trip to Forbidden City, Great Wall, Tian''anmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Hutong?

Hi Azian, March in Beijing is still cold. The average temperature reaches 11 °C (52 °F) during the day, and at night drops to -1 °C (30 °F). Sandstorms are possible. Besides a sweater, an overcoat or  windproof jacket is also suggested. You can  just wear sports shoes during the trip, no problem.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-22
Q: Vilma Nayve Asked on 2013-01-17 Reply
Hi my family is visiting beijing on march 23-30, 2013. This is our first time in beijing. Can you recommend places for us to visit other than the great wall? Is it possible for you to recommend an itinerary for our entire trip? Is there a place where you can ski? My kids whats to experience playing in the snow. Thank you and looking forward to your early reply.

Hi Vilma, besides the Great Wall, you can also visit the Forbidden City, Tian'anmen Square, Temple of Heaven, Summer Palace, Hutong, Beijing Zoo(to see the panda), Tanzhe Temple, etc. The ski resorts in Beijing may not be available in March, because the snow melts in late February. 

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Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-18
Q: Han Asked on 2013-01-05 Reply
Is there any snow around beijing in late march..my family plan to visit beijing 24-28 march 2013..maybe any resortThe children are excited to see some snow.Thanks for yr help

Usually, there will be no snow at the end of March as the temperature will be over 10 centigrade. If you want to see snow, you should go earlier in the year(before middle of February).

Leon Long Replied on 2013-01-05
Q: tess Asked on 2012-12-26 Reply
I plan to go to Beijing first week of March 2013. What is the weather there, is it still very cold? What are sandstorms in Beijing and will there be in early March and what are the precautions to take for this sandstorms.

Hi Tess, it is still cold in March. On average temperature reaches 11 °C (52 °F) during the day, and at night drops to -1 °C (30 °F). Sandstorms are possible. You can prepare masks, glasses and hats when going out.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-12-27
Q: bernie lim Asked on 2012-11-25 Reply
hello. i want to go to beijing march end . what the weather for beijing this march? so that i can prepare the clothes i wear.thank you very much

Hi Bernie, The average temperature in the daytime is  11 °C (52 °F). During night, it may drop to 0 °C (32 °F). And there may be sandstorms during that time. You can also check the up to date weather information via this website: http://www.weather.com.cn/english/

Whitney Liao Replied on 2012-11-26