When to go · Taiyuan
Taiyuan in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 13°C (56°F)56°F (13°C) / 0°C (31°F)31°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 5
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). 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
- TaiyuanHighs around 13.3 °C (56 °F), lows around -0.5 °C (31 °F), rain on about 5 daysHighs around 56 °F (13.3 °C), lows around 31 °F (-0.5 °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 Taiyuan, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 13.3 °C (56 °F)56 °F (13.3 °C)
Apr: 20.7 °C (69 °F)69 °F (20.7 °C)
Night low
Mar: -0.5 °C (31 °F)31 °F (-0.5 °C)
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 5 (better)
Apr: 6
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). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
April: Inside Taiyuan's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Taiyuan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings