How hot is Beijing in March?

Daytime highs in Beijing in March average 15°C (59°F); nights drop to about 1°C.

Does it rain in Beijing in March?

Expect around 2.6 rainy days and 9 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Beijing?

March is one of the best months to visit Beijing. Overall travel score: 9.2/10. The best months are March–May & September–October.

Beijing weather in March

March is one of the best months to visit Beijing. Expect highs around 15°C, lows near 1°C, and about 2.6 days with rain.

9.2 · Excellenttravel score for March

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Avg high

15°C

Avg low

1°C

Rainfall

9 mm

Rain days

2.6

Sunshine

9.8 h/day

Daylight

11.7 h

What to pack for Beijing in March

long sleeves and a warm layer
a medium jacket

Humidity averages 42%; max daily wind around 19 km/h.

How March compares

Best months in Beijing: March–May & September–October. See the full best time to visit Beijing guide.

Beijing in March: the details

In March, Beijing sees average daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 1°C (33°F). Rainfall totals roughly 9 mm across 2.6 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.8 hours per day with 11.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 42%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Beijing, China (39.91, 116.4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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