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In Beijing, the winter-long indoor heating will be turned off on the official date of March 15 of each year. That means a harsh 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 warmer. But people can still feel a bit chilly in March, especially in the first half month of March.
The drawback about the weather in March is the possible sandstorms which often hit the city during the month. The whole month is in the shoulder season. In the first half March, crowds level is quite low due to the cold weather.
Note: The possibility of sandstorms in March is getting less in recent years due to the forestation around Beijing.
In the later half March, crowds level is higher 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 appreciate your travel experience in Beijing – how to pack and how to wear for your Beijing trip.
Historical Climate Data for March in Beijing
This past 50-year historical weather data is quite useful for you to plan your trip to Beijing well in advance. You may use the data to decide what to wear on your coming trip to Beijing.
By the way you may also check our Beijing March Realtime Weather Photos for more vivid and timely information on the Beijing weather in March.
| 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) |
March Events, Holidays & Festivals
In Beijing, the winter-long indoor heating will be turned off on the official date of March 15 of each year. That means a harsh 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 warmer. But people can still feel a bit chilly in March, especially in the first half month of March.
Add on:
How to Visit Beijing in March
Beijing March Realtime Weather Photos
Annual Events and Festivals
1. Lianghui 两会 ( Two Sessions )
Lianghui , literally “two meetings”, refers to the annual meetings of the National People’s Congress and Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference. The two meetings last about one week which ends at Mid March. The Two Meetings are often regarded as the Senate, house of Representatives in China. These are the most important political meetings in Beijing China.
2. Awakening of Insects on March 05 惊蛰
The traditional Chinese lunar calendar classifies the year into 24 solar terms. Awakening of Insects falls on March 5 and it signifies a rise in temperature and increased rainfall. Its name tells the fact that animals sleeping in winter are awakened by spring thunder and that the earth begins to come back to life.
2. March 8 International Women’s Day 三八妇女节
On this special day, some attractions in Beijing offer free entrance tickets to female visitors. Some working units allow female workers half day off or with extra pay if they are too busy to have day or half day off. Some markets or shopping malls will give more discounts to female buyers to increase business.
3. Beijing Fashion Week 北京时装节
Beijing’s Fashion Week is held twice a year – Late March and Mid-November. It highlights the work of Chinese designers and their growing influence on the market.
4. China Tree Planting Day (Arbor Day) 植树节
March 12 is China’s Trees Planting Day. It is getting warmer in Beijing. Beijing celebrates Arbor Day with tree planting. Beijing has established over 100 reception points for urban residents to “adopt” trees or green land.
5. World Consumer Rights Day 消费者权益日
World Consumer Rights Day was established on 15 March 1983 to promote consumer rights around the world. On this special day, in Beijing, you will see a CC TV evening gala sponsored by the government to crack down the poor quality products and companies without trust and reputation.
6. Hand in Hand Poverty Alleviation Program 手拉手情系贫困小伙伴全国统一行动日
March 16 is the special day for Hand in Hand Poverty Alleviation Program. This event is mainly used to help children and other vulnerable groups in poverty stricken areas. People will donate on this special day.
7. Chinese Medical Festival 中国国医节
March 17 is Chinese Medical Festival which dates back to the year 1929. On this special day, some hospitals would go on to the streets in Beijing for complimentary health checks and other medical activities involved.
8. Plum Blossom Festival at Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics Park
明城墙梅花节
Plums are the early flowering trees that bloom as earlier as mid March in Beijing and end in mid April. The best place to see plum blossoms is Ming Dynasty City Wall Relics Park.
The park is located just south of Beijing Railway Station. The park is the only remaining city wall relics built during the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) in Beijing. The remnant city wall is about 1.5km in length, which is composed of the wall relics itself and the southeast corner tower of the former inner city in Ming and Qing Dynasties.April
9. Spring Equinox on March 20 春分
The Spring Equinox, as the fourth term of the year starts on March 20. The Spring Equinox signifies the equal length of the day and night time.
Beijing Weather in Each Month
Tip: Hassle-free Beijing Guided Tours
If you don’t want to go the do-it-yourself route and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours, here are some options for guided tours to Beijing:
Beijing Highlight Day Tour from US$59 P/P
(Tiananmen + Forbidden City + Mutianyu Great Wall)
Beijing Classic City Tour from US$65 P/P
(Tiananmen + Forbidden City + Temple of Heaven + Summer Palace)
Beijing Excursion Tour from US$59 P/P
(Mutianyu Great Wall + Ming Tomb)
Beijing Hutong Highlight Tour from US$59 P/P
( Hutong + Rickshaw)
Mutianyu Great Wall Half Day Tour from US$55 p/p
Hike from Jiankou to Mutianyu Great Wall Day Tour from US$69 p/p
Mutianyu Great Wall Layover Tour from US$65 p/p
Beijing Highlight Layover Tour from US$75 p/p
Further Readings
Top 10 Attractions in Beijing
How to Visit Forbidden City
How to Visit Temple of Heaven
How to Visit Summer Palace
How to Visit Ming Tombs
How to Visit the Great Wall of China
How to Visit Tiananmen Square
How to Visit Hutongs
How to Visit Olympic Sites
Top 10 Markets in Beijing
Top 10 Shopping Malls in Beijing
Beijing Shopping
Wangfujing Night Snack Street
Qianmen Commercial Street
Beijing Huguosi Street
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