March weather forecast
China

As China transitions into spring, the weather in March sees a marked change across the country. The rise in temperatures becomes more noticeable, particularly in the northern and central regions, marking the end of the winter's chill.

The capital, Beijing, which experiences temperatures from -2°C (28.4°F) to -8°C (17.6°F) in February, sees a considerable rise in March. The average temperatures range from 4°C (39.2°F) to 12°C (53.6°F), representing the onset of milder weather. This shift is also observed in the northeastern city of Harbin, where the severe cold of the winter months begins to recede, providing a more temperate environment.

The southern regions, which have enjoyed a mild winter, begin to witness a rise in temperatures as well. Guangzhou, in the southeastern province, experiences temperatures ranging from 15°C (59°F) to 20°C (68°F), marking the arrival of warmer weather. Similarly, Yunnan, in the southwest, sees a slight increase in temperature, adding warmth to its already comfortable climate.

March is a transitional month in terms of precipitation as well. The country starts to see a significant increase in rainfall, especially in the southeast, marking the onset of the wetter spring months. It is important to note, however, that this is still considerably lower than the levels seen during the monsoonal summer.

In the high-altitude regions, the snow cover on peaks like Mount Everest begins to decrease, though the temperatures remain well below freezing, ranging from -17.8°C (-0°F) to -33.1°C (-27.6°F). However, the significant decrease in snowfall compared to the winter months signals the onset of a brief reprieve before the arrival of the monsoonal rains in summer.

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• Beijing - March »
  On the first day of March in Beijing sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:06. In Beijing in March, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.
• Shanghai - March »
  On the first day of March in Shanghai sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:52. In Shanghai, China, in March, the average water temperature is 8°C (46.4°F).
• Guangzhou - March »
  On the last day of March, in Guangzhou, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 18:42 CST. Guangzhou experiences an average nighttime temperature of 15.2°C (59.4°F) in the month of March.
• Shenzhen - March »
  As winter begins to recede in March, Shenzhen embraces an increase in temperature and humidity. The month with the least sunshine in Shenzhen is March, with an average of 3.1h of sunshine.
• Chengdu - March »
  In Chengdu, during March, the rain falls for 9.6 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation. On the first day of March in Chengdu, sunrise is at 07:29 and sunset at 19:02.
• Hangzhou - March »
  In Hangzhou during March, the rain falls for 15.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 141mm (5.55") of precipitation. Hangzhou's March weather indicates a minor increase in high-temperatures, edging from February's fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F) to a moderate 14.8°C (58.6°F).
• Wuhan - March »
  In Wuhan, during March, the rain falls for 13.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 95mm (3.74") of precipitation. March's arrival in Wuhan brings a slight change in high-temperatures, adjusting from a cool 10.1°C (50.2°F) in February to a moderate 14.4°C (57.9°F).
• Xi'an - March »
  In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:12 and sunset at 18:40. On the last day of March, in Xi'an, sunrise is at 06:32 and sunset at 19:04 CST.
• Nanjing - March »
  The months with the least sunshine in Nanjing are January through March, November and December, with an average of 5h of sunshine. In Nanjing, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 70mm (2.76") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Chongqing - March »
  February and March, with an average relative humidity of 55%, are the least humid months in Chongqing. In Chongqing, in March, it is raining for 10.8 days, with typically 25mm (0.98") of accumulated precipitation.
• Tianjin - March »
  On the first day of March in Tianjin sunrise is at 06:43 and sunset at 18:03. In Tianjin, during March, the rain falls for 2.9 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
• Suzhou - March »
  In Suzhou in March, during 13.2 rainfall days, 51mm (2.01") of precipitation is typically accumulated. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Suzhou aggregates 5mm (0.2") of snow.