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Guide in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C) / −5°C (23°F)23°F (−5°C); average high / low
Rain days: 1
Crowds: Medium; China overall
Prices: Medium; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedChina month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.

March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:

Long-term averages

GuideHighs around 11 °C (52 °F), lows around -5 °C (23 °F), rain on about 1 dayHighs around 52 °F (11 °C), lows around 23 °F (-5 °C), rain on about 1 day

China overall: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.

Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Guide, side by side.

First month

Second month

March: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.

April: Inside Guide's best window: Apr–Oct.

Guide: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.