When to go · Zhangjiakou
Zhangjiakou in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C) / −3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). 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:
- MayGreatInside Zhangjiakou's best window: Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands.
- JuneGreatInside Zhangjiakou's best window: Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands.
- JulyGreatInside Zhangjiakou's best window: Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands.
- AugustGreatInside Zhangjiakou's best window: Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands.
Weather in March
- ZhangjiakouHighs around 6 °C (43 °F), lows around -3 °C (27 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 43 °F (6 °C), lows around 27 °F (-3 °C), rain on about 6 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 Zhangjiakou, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jan: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Jan: -2 °C (28 °F)28 °F (-2 °C)
Night low
Mar: -3 °C (27 °F)27 °F (-3 °C)
Jan: -12 °C (10 °F)10 °F (-12 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6
Jan: 5 (better)
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Jan: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Jan: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jan: 1
March: Outside the best window (Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
January: Inside Zhangjiakou's best window: Dec–Feb for snow, May–Oct for grasslands.
Zhangjiakou: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings