Shanhaiguan in March
5.9out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cold: highs around 6°C. Very dry: about 3 rainy days.
6°CAvg high
-1°CAvg low
3Rainy days (13 mm)
11:41 hDaylight
06:20Sunrise · 18:01 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 6°C
- Very dry: about 3 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -1°C
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Gloves for freezing mornings
- Comfortable walking shoes
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in March is fairly consistent from year to year (1.6 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -1°C | -10°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| February | 1°C | -7°C | 6 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 6°C | -1°C | 13 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.9 |
| April | 13°C | 7°C | 29 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.0 |
| May | 20°C | 14°C | 46 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.0 |
| June | 24°C | 19°C | 85 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.9 |
| July | 27°C | 23°C | 159 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.2 |
| August | 28°C | 23°C | 147 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| September | 24°C | 17°C | 44 mm | 6 | – | – | 8.3 |
| October | 17°C | 10°C | 33 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.7 |
| November | 8°C | 1°C | 15 mm | 3 | – | – | 6.4 |
| December | 1°C | -7°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Shanhaiguan in March?
Daytime highs average 6°C and nights about -1°C.
When is the best time to visit Shanhaiguan?
The best months are September, May, June.