When to go · Shizuishan
Shizuishan in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (mild temps, low rain)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / −2°C (29°F)29°F (−2°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 4
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (mild temps, low rain)). 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
- ShizuishanHighs around 12.3 °C (54 °F), lows around -1.7 °C (29 °F), rain on about 4 daysHighs around 54 °F (12.3 °C), lows around 29 °F (-1.7 °C), rain on about 4 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 Shizuishan, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 12.3 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12.3 °C)
Apr: 20.2 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20.2 °C)
Night low
Mar: -1.7 °C (29 °F)29 °F (-1.7 °C)
Apr: 5.4 °C (42 °F)42 °F (5.4 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 4 (better)
Apr: 4.8
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Outside the best window (Apr–Oct (mild temps, low rain)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
April: Inside Shizuishan's best window: Apr–Oct (mild temps, low rain).
Shizuishan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings