Weather: March is a cool month. The average daily high temperature in Xi'an is a cool 14 °C (57 °F), and the average daily low temperature is a cool 4 °C (39 °F). Flowers begin to bloom at the end of the month, and it gets warm enough to go to some outdoor attractions.
Clothing: A jacket or sweater is usually enough for the cool days, and for warm days, a T-shirt will feel comfortable.
Xi'an March Weather Data Graphs
Top Things to Do in Xi'an in March
See the cherry blossoms at Qianlong Temple: This is a favorite attraction of Japanese tourists in China. They come to see the cherry trees around the historic temple that played a key role in Japanese Buddhism.
The temple is about 3 kilometers away from the Bell Tower and the Drum Tower and can be visited during a tour of these central attractions.
Big Wild Goose PagodaBig Wild Goose Pagoda: This ancient pagoda is one of the main architectural attractions of Xi'an. Around it are some garden areas, and at night there is a sound and light show of the musical fountains.
The sounds, lights and motion of the fountains are artistically combined. Seeing these outdoor displays and watching the Tang Dynasty Show and having dinner are a good way to spend an evening in the area.
Yaozhou Ceramics Kiln Museum: If you are interested in Chinese porcelain, we'll arrange a side trip an hour north of Xi'an to the region's major ceramic center of dynasties past. There are displays of great artwork from various eras in the main museum and displays of the actual excavated kilns themselves.
Visiting Xi'an in March: Important Travel Tips and Popular Tours
March is in the low season.
Tour Xi'an with China HighlightsMarch is a low travel month. Room rates and prices are normal, and the city is free of large crowds of tourists.
Recommended Xi'an Tours
- 2-day Essence of Xi'an Tour: Visit the Terracotta Army, Big Wild Goose Pagoda, and the Ancient City Wall — the best three ancient historical sights in Xi'an in three days.
- 4-Day Xi'an Ancient Relics Tour: Dig deep into China's ancient culture with 4 days traveling around Xi'an, capital of 13 ancient dynasties.
- 8-Day GOLDEN TRIANGLE Tour (Beijing, Xi'an, and Shanghai) — the classic first China tour
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See The Best Travel China Destinations in March.