When to go · Shenmu
Shenmu in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C) / −1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- ShenmuHighs around 13 °C (55 °F), lows around -1 °C (30 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 55 °F (13 °C), lows around 30 °F (-1 °C), rain on about 5 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Shenmu, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 13 °C (55 °F)55 °F (13 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Mar: -1 °C (30 °F)30 °F (-1 °C)
Apr: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 5 (better)
Apr: 7
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct (check)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
April: Inside Shenmu's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct (check).
Shenmu: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings