China (Beijing) · March
Low seasonChina · Asia
Climate Overview
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Ø day, range from coolest to warmest dayØ dayrange | 3° (37°)-5– (23–)9 (48) | 6° (43°)-2– (28–)14 (57) | 14° (57°)4– (39–)24 (75) | 22° (72°)12– (54–)30 (86) | 28° (82°)19– (66–)35 (95) | 32° (90°)23– (73–)38 (100) | 32° (90°)24– (75–)38 (100) | 31° (88°)24– (75–)36 (97) | 27° (81°)20– (68–)33 (91) | 20° (68°)12– (54–)26 (79) | 11° (52°)2– (36–)20 (68) | 4° (39°)-3– (27–)10 (50) |
Ø night, range from coldest to warmest nightØ nightrange | -8° (18°)-14– (7–)-2 (28) | -6° (21°)-13– (9–)1 (34) | 1° (34°)-7– (19–)8 (46) | 9° (48°)1– (34–)15 (59) | 15° (59°)8– (46–)21 (70) | 20° (68°)14– (57–)24 (75) | 23° (73°)19– (66–)26 (79) | 22° (72°)16– (61–)26 (79) | 16° (61°)9– (48–)22 (72) | 8° (46°)0– (32–)15 (59) | 0° (32°)-7– (19–)7 (45) | -7° (19°)-13– (9–)-1 (30) |
☀️Sunshine | 8h UV 5 | 8h UV 6 | 9h UV 7 | 9h UV 8 | 10h UV 8 | 9h UV 8 | 7h UV 7 | 7h UV 7 | 8h UV 6 | 7h UV 6 | 6h UV 4 | 7h UV 4 |
🌧Rain Days | 0d1mm (0.1") | 1d8mm (0.3") | 2d9mm (0.4") | 2d22mm (0.8") | 3d35mm (1.4") | 6d69mm (2.7") | 8d193mm (7.6") | 7d125mm (4.9") | 5d66mm (2.6") | 2d26mm (1.0") | 1d15mm (0.6") | 0d2mm (0.1") |
Best travel time current monthØ = average · small figures = range: coolest–warmest day / coldest–warmest nightClimate data 2005–2025 · Source: ERA5 + station data
Off-season — lowest travel prices with still acceptable climate.
March in China (Beijing) at 14°C (57°F) is too cool for a beach holiday, but suitable for sightseeing and hiking. The best travel months are May, June, and September.
Temperatures reach a maximum of 14°C (57°F) during the day and drop to 1°C (34°F) at night — warm layers recommended. Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around -7°C (19°F) — frost does occur. With 9 sunshine hours per day, March is one of the sunniest months — 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain over 2 days.
Pack warm clothing and sturdy footwear. Cool temperatures make hiking and cultural trips enjoyable — beaches are off the agenda.
Spring comes quickly: cherry, magnolia and peach trees blossom in the parks and temperatures climb fast. Occasional sandstorms cloud the air, and in between the sky shines. The Wall and the palaces are not yet overrun.
Packing list for China (Beijing) in March
- Warm jacket
- Jumpers and warm layers
- Long trousers
- Warm shoes
- SPF 50 sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Sun hat
- Travel first-aid kit
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is March a good time to visit China (Beijing)?
- March is not an optimal month for China (Beijing) (Score: 73/100), but it is manageable. For better conditions, consider May, June, and September.
- How warm is it in China (Beijing) in March?
- In March, China (Beijing) sees daily highs of 14°C (57°F). Nights cool to 1°C (34°F), with a daily average of 8°C (46°F). Peaks reach around 24°C (75°F), the coldest nights around -7°C (19°F) — frost does occur.
- How much rain falls in China (Beijing) in March?
- In March, China (Beijing) receives an average of 9 mm (0.4 in) of rain over 2 rain days. That is comparatively dry.
- How many sunshine hours does China (Beijing) get in March?
- China (Beijing) averages 9 sunshine hours per day in March — above the annual average.
