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Tongren in March

Avoid month. Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, snow on the passes); late Jul–early Sep for women at Wutun (entry restricted).

Key facts

Verdict
Avoid
Temperature
9°C (48°F) / −6°C (21°F)
average high / low
Rain days
4
Crowds
Medium
China overall
Prices
Medium
China overall

Verdict

AvoidBest and avoid months for Tongren

Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, snow on the passes); late Jul–early Sep for women at Wutun (entry restricted).

Is another month better than March?

March is rated avoid. These months rate higher:

Weather in March

Long-term averages
  • TongrenHighs around 9 °C (48 °F), lows around -6 °C (21 °F), 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 Tongren, side by side.

  • Verdict

    Mar: Avoid

    May: Great (better)

  • Daytime high

    Mar: 9 °C (48 °F)

    May: 18 °C (64 °F)

  • Night low

    Mar: -6 °C (21 °F)

    May: 3 °C (37 °F)

  • Rain days

    Mar: 4 (better)

    May: 9

  • Crowds

    Mar: Medium

    May: High

  • Prices

    Mar: Medium

    May: High

  • Festivals listed

    Mar: 0

    May: 1

March: Listed as a month to avoid: Nov–Mar (cold, snow on the passes); late Jul–early Sep for women at Wutun (entry restricted).

May: Inside Tongren's best window: May–Sep.

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

What to pack

  • A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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