In Beijing, the winter-long indoor heating will be turned off on the official date of March 15 of each year. That means a hardh and freezing weather has left us. With the passing of the dry and harsh January and February, March foresees the local weather will become warmer and wamer. But people can still feel a bit chilly in March, especially in the first half month of March.
The drawback about the March in weather is the possible sandstorms whick often hit the city in March. The whole month is in the shoulder season. In the first half March, crowds level is quite low due to the cold weather.
In the later half March, crowds level is high since the weather in later March is a little warmer. Well plan your Beijing tour and Beijing hotel booking in advance if you visit Beijing in later March.
Check the historical data below to better create your travel experience in Beijing – how to pack and how to wear for your Beijing trip.
Historical Climate Data for March in Beijing
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| Date | Average High | Average Low | Precipitaion | Extreme High | Extreme Low |
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| March 01 | 7℃ | -3℃ | 0mm | 14℃(2001) | -11℃(1951) |
| March 02 | 8℃ | -3℃ | 0mm | 15℃(1986) | -11℃(1958) |
| March 03 | 8℃ | -3℃ | 0mm | 17℃(1999) | -15℃(1971) |
| March 04 | 8℃ | -3℃ | 1mm | 20℃(1986) | -12℃(1969) |
| March 05 | 9℃ | -3℃ | 0mm | 16℃(2006) | -10℃(1969) |
| March 06 | 9℃ | -2℃ | 0mm | 19℃(1995) | -10℃(1985) |
| March 07 | 9℃ | -2℃ | 0mm | 19℃(1995) | -8℃(1965) |
| March 08 | 9℃ | -2℃ | 0mm | 17℃(2002) | -9℃(1966) |
| March 09 | 9℃ | -2℃ | 0mm | 19℃(1958) | -9℃(1970) |
| March 10 | 10℃ | -1℃ | 0mm | 22℃(2008) | -8℃(1957) |
| March 11 | 10℃ | -1℃ | 0mm | 22℃(2002) | -9℃(1969) |
| March 12 | 10℃ | -2℃ | 0mm | 22℃(1962) | -12℃(1969) |
| March 13 | 11℃ | 0℃ | 0mm | 18℃(1988) | -8℃(1955) |
| March 14 | 11℃ | 1℃ | 0mm | 21℃(2002) | -6℃(1957) |
| March 15 | 12℃ | 0℃ | 0mm | 21℃(1951) | -4℃(1954) |
| March 16 | 12℃ | 0℃ | 0mm | 23℃(2006) | -5℃(1962) |
| March 17 | 13℃ | 1℃ | 0mm | 22℃(1981) | -4℃(1995) |
| March 18 | 12℃ | 1℃ | 0mm | 22℃(1981) | -4℃(1976) |
| March 19 | 12℃ | 1℃ | 0mm | 24℃(2001) | -5℃(1976) |
| March 20 | 12℃ | 1℃ | 1mm | 24℃(2001) | -5℃(1976) |
| March 21 | 12℃ | 1℃ | 1mm | 22℃(2001) | -5℃(1984) |
| March 22 | 11℃ | 1℃ | 0mm | 19℃(1953) | -6℃(1970) |
| March 23 | 12℃ | 1℃ | 0mm | 21℃(2001) | -8℃(1970) |
| March 24 | 13℃ | 1℃ | 0mm | 22℃(2001) | -9℃(1979) |
| March 25 | 14℃ | 1℃ | 0mm | 24℃(2005) | -5℃(1987) |
| March 26 | 15℃ | 2℃ | 0mm | 25℃(2000) | -4℃(1962) |
| March 27 | 15℃ | 3℃ | 0mm | 22℃(1973) | -5℃(1958) |
| March 28 | 16℃ | 3℃ | 1mm | 25℃(1997) | -6℃(1958) |
| March 29 | 16℃ | 4℃ | 1mm | 24℃(1997) | -5℃(1958) |
| March 30 | 16℃ | 4℃ | 0mm | 25℃(2005) | -3℃(1958) |
| March 31 | 16℃ | 4℃ | 0mm | 29℃(2002) | -4℃(1978) |
Beijing Weather in Each Month
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I’m scheduled to arrive in Beijing on March 4, 2013. I want to know about the weather, in order to be dressed properly for the tours. After 6 days, we move on to Shanghai for another week. Is this part of the year still very cold? What about the appropriate footwear? I also have a question about money exchange. Is it better to exchange my USD before I travel? or more advisable to change my USD when already in China? How accessible are the money changers in Beijing and Shanghai?
Hello Andrea Baptista,
Beijing is still a bit cold in early March with a big temperature difference between day and night. It is advisable to wear a winter or warmer jacket, especially in the evening. In addition, Beijing in March could be blustery.
Shanghai, too, is a bit cold and humid. As for the footwear, the common sports shoes are all right both for Beijing and Shanghai.
It is better to exchange a small amount of USD at home and have some Chinese money cash on hand for emergency (taxi or cafe) when you arrive in Beijing. Once in China, you can do the money exchange when you feel it is necessary. You can easily exchange your money at the bank outlets at airports and your hotels, or even at the banks not far from your hotels.
All the exchange rates are the same in China and basically there is no “black market” for money exchange. All the money exchanges are done by banks or their outlets at airports or hotels. There are no private money exchange agents in China at the time of my writing.
Most of the places in Beijing and Shanghai (shopping malls, hotels, large restaurants) accept credit cards (visa, master…). So don’t necessarily exchange too much money and it is not safe to carry too much cash while traveling.
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May I know about the weather due i arrived to Beijing on 21 March 2013.. What is appropriate footwear and dress for the tour.
Hello Nur,
Basically, Beijing has a late spring, and normally in the early April people in Beijing can feel a warmer spring. So The weather around March 21 could be still a bit chilly, plus the possible dust in March, you need to wear a jacket or a dustcost. Put on a pair of sportshoes.
Hi
May I know about the weather due I arrived to Beijing on 20th March 2013. Specially about the sandstomes. Thanks.
Hello Somi,
Historically, the average temperature at the end of March in Beijing is between 15℃(day) and 3℃(night), a big temperature difference day and night. Wear a light jacket or a dust coast. It is hard to predict where you will meet the sandstorm or not. Just be ready for a mask.