Early spring · Weather & things to do
Beijing in March
Beijing warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 42°F in February, with lows of 29°F (-1°C) and about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain.
It scores 82/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 29°F (-1°C)
- Rain
- 0.4 in (9 mm)
- Humidity
- 42%
- Cloud cover
- 44%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 41 min
- Comfort score
- 82/100 · Great
What March feels like
Days are mild at around 57°F (14°C): comfortable for walking all day, with a layer for the evening.
Average lows of 29°F (-1°C) mean frosty nights and icy mornings.
Rain is scarce: about 0.4 in (9 mm) for the whole month.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and September & October).
- Last month with freezing nights on average; by April, lows rise to 43°F.
- Comfort improves from 56/100 in February to 82/100.
- Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so March falls outside its suggested window.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 29°F
- Hat, gloves and thermal base layerslows around 29°F
- Shoes with gripfrost and ice are possible
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Beijing in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Houhai Bar Street
Lakeside bars with live music along the shore of Houhai.
Why now March scores 82/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Jingshan Park
Hill park directly north of the palace with a view over its golden roofs.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 0.4 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Siji Minfu
Popular Peking duck chain carving crisp duck tableside at fair prices.
Summer Palace
Imperial lakeside retreat with the Long Corridor and Kunming Lake.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
Temple of Heaven
Ming-era altar complex where emperors prayed for harvests, set in a large park.
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~222 m to Beijing's ~53 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Beijing in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Beijing?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 82/100 against a best of 95 in April and September & October. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain. Our Beijing, Xi'an & Shanghai route recommends Apr – May, Sep – Oct, so March is outside its suggested window.
How cold is Beijing in March?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 29°F (-1°C), making it the 5th-coldest month by daytime highs, with nights below freezing on average.
Does it rain a lot in Beijing in March?
Not much: about 0.4 in (9 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 4th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 21.0 in (533 mm).
What should I pack for Beijing in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 29°F), hat, gloves and thermal base layers (lows around 29°F), shoes with grip (frost and ice are possible) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
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