Xining in March
5.8out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Cool: highs only around 8°C. Some rain: about 5 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
-6°CAvg low
5Rainy days (16 mm)
11:43 hDaylight
07:31Sunrise · 19:14 Sunset
Why this score
- Cool: highs only around 8°C
- Some rain: about 5 rainy days
- Nights fall to about -6°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 (2.2 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 | 0°C | -18°C | 3 mm | 1 | – | – | 4.9 |
| February | 4°C | -13°C | 5 mm | 2 | – | – | 5.0 |
| March | 8°C | -6°C | 16 mm | 5 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 14°C | 0°C | 30 mm | 6 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 17°C | 5°C | 55 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 20°C | 9°C | 65 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.2 |
| July | 22°C | 11°C | 81 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.4 |
| August | 22°C | 11°C | 86 mm | 13 | – | – | 7.2 |
| September | 17°C | 6°C | 87 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.4 |
| October | 12°C | -1°C | 41 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.0 |
| November | 6°C | -9°C | 9 mm | 3 | – | – | 5.4 |
| December | 1°C | -16°C | 2 mm | 1 | – | – | 5.0 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Xining in March?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about -6°C.
When is the best time to visit Xining?
The best months are July, June, August, May.