March a good time to visit Beijing, despite the cool weather. Spring is in the offing and by mid-March the weather begins to get warmer.
You can expect cool to mild weather, clear blue skies, around seven and a half hours of sunshine daily and little to no rain. Windy conditions generally blow away the pollution but sometimes the wind brings sand storms.
Daytime temperatures reach an average high of 13°C (55°F) with a low of 1°C (34°F) at night.
How hot is it in Beijing in March?
March is usually a mild month. The average temperature is 7°C (44°F), with a high of 13°C (55°F) and a low of 1°C (34°F).
On the warmest days of the month, which usually occur at the end of March, the temperature can reach 23°C (73°F).
How sunny is it in Beijing in March?
There are normally seven and a half hours of bright sunshine each day in Beijing in March – that's around 61% of daylight hours.
Sunrise & sunset in March?
Sunrise is around 6:25am with sunset around 6:25pm.
Does it rain in Beijing in March?
There are usually three days with some rain in Beijing in March, and the average monthly rainfall is 10mm (≤1in).
How windy is it in Beijing in March?
March sees an average hourly wind speed of 13 kilometres per hour (8 mph; 7 knots).
What to do in Beijing in March?
While cool, March is still a good time to explore Beijing’s amazing treasure trove of stunning monuments, including the magnificent Summer Palace, the exquisite Temple of Heaven and the splendours of the Forbidden City.
It’s also a good time to stroll along the Great Wall of China at Badaling, only one hour from downtown Beijing. Or, for a more strenuous but rewarding adventure, hike (or cycle) the 9km route along the Great Wall from Jinshanling to Simatai (or visa versa).
March is considered low season in Beijing, with lower hotel rates and fewer visitors.
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High Temp: 13°C (55°F) |
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Low Temp: 1°C (34°F) |
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Sunshine: 7.5 hours per day |
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Daylight: 12 hours per day |
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Wind speed: 13 km/h (8 mph; 7 knots) |
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Wet Days: 3 days with some rain |
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Rainfall: 10 mm (≤1 in) per month |
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Comfort Level: Cool; 40% humidity |
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UV Index: Moderate |
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The best time to visit Beijing is during spring and autumn: April and May, and September to early November – so avoiding the heat and rains of summer, as well as the cold of winter.
At these times the many tourist attractions are less crowded while it’s warm and dry, with an average temperature of 23°C (73°F). Early summer is also a good time to visit Beijing.
Source: Meteorological data for Beijing is based on weather statistics gathered for the 30-year period 1992 to 2021 by the China Meteorological Administration at the closest weather station: Beijing Capital International Airport (BCIA), also called Capital Airport or Beijing Airport, located 32km (20mi) northeast of Beijing.
Advice on the best time to visit a particular destination is based on average local weather statistics, when the weather conditions are generally better than at other times of the year. We consider high and low temperatures, risk of rain (and thunderstorms, etc.), amount of sunshine and sea temperature. For general outdoor activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 18°C (64°F) and 27°C (80°F); and for hot-weather activities we favour clear, rainless days with a temperature range between 24°C (75°F) and 32°C (89°F). Often, the best times to visit correspond to high season and therefore involve higher prices.
Latest update: Beijing weather: 12 June, 2024
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