March weather forecastBeijing, China

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March

Weather in March

March marks the transition from winter to the warmer spring season in Beijing. A notable change in weather from February is the increase in maximum temperatures to 11.6°C (52.9°F), contributing to a more agreeable climate. The increase in daylight hours, coupled with a relatively low UV index, makes it an excellent time for those who appreciate mild weather to explore the outdoors. Despite these warmer conditions, rain becomes more frequent, yet remains moderate. The city enters into a season of transformation as nature awakens from the winter slumber.

Temperature

The beginning of March signals a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from a wintry 5°C (41°F) in February to a fresh 11.6°C (52.9°F). An average low-temperature of 0.4°C (32.7°F) is recorded during the nights in March.

Humidity

In March, the average relative humidity is 46%.

Rainfall

In March, in Beijing, the rain falls for 3.3 days. Throughout March, 8mm (0.31") of precipitation is accumulated. In Beijing, during the entire year, the rain falls for 70.6 days and collects up to 572mm (22.52") of precipitation.

Daylight

In March, the average length of the day in Beijing, China, is 11h and 57min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of March, in Beijing, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:37 CST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Beijing is 7.5h.

UV index

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Beijing is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health risk from unprotected exposure to Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum daily UV index of 4 during March translates into the following directions:
Put precautions into practice - Protective measures against sun-induced damage are advised. Sun's radiation is most powerful around mid-day, so it's best to limit outdoor activities during this time. Using UVA and UVB-protective sunglasses and sun-protective clothing is effective against UV radiation.

Frequently asked questions

The high-temperature in Beijing during March is 11.6°C (52.9°F) and the low-temperature is 0.4°C (32.7°F).

In Beijing, China, the average relative humidity in March is 46%.

In Beijing, China, in March, it is raining for 3.3 days, with typically 8mm (0.31") of accumulated precipitation.

The average day length in March is 11h and 57min.

On the first day of March in Beijing, China, sunrise is at 06:47 and sunset at 18:06. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:59 and sunset at 18:37 CST.

The average sunshine duration in March in Beijing is 7.5h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Beijing is 4. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate health threat from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average high temperature
Average low temperature
Average humidity
Average rainfall
Average rainfall days
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Beijing, China

  • Average high temperature in March: 11.6°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (30.9°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (1.8°C).

  • Average low temperature in March: 0.4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (22°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-8.4°C).

Average humidity in March
Beijing, China

  • Average humidity in March: 46%

The month with the highest relative humidity is August (77%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are January and February (44%).

Average rainfall in March
Beijing, China

  • Average rainfall in March: 8.3mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is July (185.2mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (2.7mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Beijing, China

  • Average rainfall days in March: 3.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is July (13.6 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (1.7 days).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Beijing, China

  • Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 15h and 0min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 24min).

  • Average sunshine in March: 7h and 30min

The month with the most sunshine is May (Average sunshine: 9h and 6min).
The month with the least sunshine is December (Average sunshine: 5h and 48min).

Average UV index in March
Beijing, China

  • Average UV index in March: 4

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 9).
The month with the lowest UV index is December (UV index 1).