March verdict

China in March

Weather score37Poor

Poor for holiday weather

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Shanghai, Shanghai, China, China travel weather guide
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March weather

Monthly averages

Temp

14°C

Rain

58mm

Sun

5h

Sea

4°C

Weather score

37

Poor

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Trip feel

Cool

Average highs are around 14°C, so pack for cooler days.

Drier

Rainfall averages 58mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.

Some sun

Sunshine averages 5h per day, enough for a balanced month.

Cool sea

Sea temperatures average 4°C, so the water can feel cool.

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Temperature

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March14°C average high

March is on the cooler side of China's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.

Warmest monthsMay to September

This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.

March58mm average rain

March sits on the drier side of China's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.

Driest monthsJanuary to March and October to December

This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.

March5 hours average sun

March is below China's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.

Brightest monthsMay to August

This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.

Sea temperature

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March4°C average sea

March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.

Warmest seaJune to October

Sea temperatures are usually near 7°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.

Weather score

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March37 weather score

March is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.

Best weather monthsMay to September

These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.

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