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China Weather in March

March is seen as the start of spring.

North China starts to warm up every day and snow begins to melt. It is the last month of the skiing season when you might be able to hit the slopes. However, it's still very cold. Beijing in March is like Washington DC in March (except for the Beijing dust storms and dryness) — sometimes quite chilly and often windy.

Central China becomes wetter as a prelude to the late spring/summer monsoon season.

In the South, people begin to take off thick overcoats and put on spring clothes.

Average March Weather in Major Chinese Cities

	Beijing	Shanghai	Guilin	Guangzhou	Hong Kong	Xi'an	Hangzhou	Kunming	Chengdu
High (oC)	12	13	17	22	22	14	14	21	16
Low (oC)	0	6	11	15	17	4	6	6	8
Rain (mm)	8	99	128	85	71	29	138	20	20
High (oF)	54	55	62	72	72	57	57	70	61
Low (oF)	32	43	51	59	63	39	43	43	46
Rain (in)	0	4	5	3	3	1	5	1	1

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March Clothes

Layers are essential for winter travel.

North: The average rises above freezing. Warm clothes such as overcoats, long underwear and fleeces are still recommended.

Central: The average temperature is around 10°C (50°F). A down jacket and a wind-proof jacket are needed. If cloudy consider carrying a waterproof or umbrella.

South: It can be warm in the day, but cool in the evening. Long sleeves and pants, and a wind-proof jacket are recommended. If cloudy consider carrying a waterproof or umbrella.

Why Visit China in March?

March is still in the low travel season. It sees fewer crowds at tourist attractions, and it is warmer than December, January, and February.
Mild weather in South China can be pleasant for sightseeing and touring.

Disadvantages of Visiting China in March

It is still very cold in North China and still a bit cool in Central China and the Yangtze Delta.

Top March Destinations

Wuyuan in Jiangxi Province

Wuyuan is reputed as the most beautiful countryside in China. Its natural beauty reaches its peak in late March and April, when the land is covered in a colorful carpet of flowers.

Luoping in Yunnan Province

Luoping is well-known to photographers, and is beginning to be discovered by average foreign travelers for the expanse of rape flowers and peonies planted in the area. Every February and March endless fields of flowers cover the land. The sceney becomes more enchanting when breezes ripple the fields. Check out more recommended places to visit in March.

Nanjing

Nanjing's Plum Blossom Festival is from February 25 to March 10.

For other places to see flowers and spring festivals see China Spring Travel.

Also Read Best places for Spring Photography.

Weather in March by City

Hi, I'm Gavin Van Hinsbergh
I updated this article on January 13, 2013
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Q: nani Asked on 2013-03-02 Reply

1''m planning to Shanghai, Hangzhou and Suzhou 9 to 13 march 2013. can you advice me owith the clothing for adults and also kids and also weather during that time. thank you.

Dear nani, Based on the information from weather forcast, the average temperature will be 10-20℃(50-68℉）, it will be sunny. You could take a sweater and some thick coats. You could check the new information on this website. Please click: http://www.weather.com.cn/en/weather/101020100.shtml Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-03-03

Q: ashik Asked on 2013-01-29 Reply

hai my name is ashik. i am writing this letter for my friends we are presently living in India and we will be going to china between 10-15 march. my questions are what will be the climate in China at that time and waht kind of dress should we take and what is the living expense there. which is the best place to buy electrinic goods (beijing or shanghai)

Dear Sir or Madam, During that period, it will still cool in Beijing and Shanghai, sometimes it will be rainy, but not heavily. You need to take some warm clothes, such as the sweaters, thick coats. The living expense depends on which hotel you stay, where you have a meal. We listed many hotels on the website, you could check the rate. Please click: http://www.chinahighlights.com/hotel/ Beijing and Shanghai are big cities, so it is easy to buy the electronic goods. Here are the good shopping places. Beijing: 1. Zhongguancun High-Tech Center（中关村科贸电子城) Address: 18 Zhongguancun Street, Handian District (海淀区中关村大街18号) 2. Hongqiao Market(虹桥市场) Address: No.9 Tiantan Road(天坛路9号) Shanghai: Cybermart in the Middle Huaihai Road Lussie Lu Replied on 2013-01-30

Q: Gerald Longlois Asked on 2013-01-25 Reply

Dear Ma''am we are planning a trip to Shangqiu march 1-8, 2013 for a business trip and we are planning to visit the Great Wall of China! Please advice what type of clothing would be appropriate. Thank you GeraldAnd could you tell me where to find my name written in the language pleasegerald ray longlois

Hi Gerald, it is still cold in early March in Beijing. The average temperature is from -2°C to 9 °C. You can prepare sweaters, overcoats, gloves and a hat. Dressing in layer is suggested. Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-28

Q: shudha Asked on 2013-01-13 Reply

hi, i am shudha going to visit beijing from march 9 to 11 th march, can you advice me owith the clothing for adults and also kids and also weather during that time. thank you

Hi Shudha, the weather in March is still cold, with average temperature of 11 °C (52 °F) during the day, and at night it drops to -1 °C (30 °F). There are also occasionally sandstorms. You can prepare windproof jackets, sweaters, cardigans, dressing in layer is suggested.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-14

Q: Linda Asked on 2013-01-08 Reply

Hi, I''d like to travel to Hubei in mid March or April, what is the weather will be? if i go from Guangzhou, which transportation should I take? and how much it will be? thanks!

Hi Linda, which city in Hubei Province are you going, please? Is it Wuhan? If yes, it is mild in Wuhan in mid March or April. The lowest temperature is 5 °C (41 °F) and the highest temperature reaches 17 °C (63 °F). If you go from Guangzhou, you can take the high speed train from Guangzhou South Railway Station. The price is CNY738.5 for first class seat, and CNY463.5 for second class seat. It takes 3.5-4.5hrs.

Whitney Liao Replied on 2013-01-09