China in March
Spring
North China Temp
2 to 12°CSouth China Temp
12 to 22°CRainfall
ModerateSpring arrives across China. Cherry blossoms bloom in Wuhan and other cities. The weather is warming but still cool in the north. This is a good shoulder season with fewer tourists and moderate prices. Southern China becomes very pleasant.
Events & Festivals in March
Cherry blossom season in Wuhan (late March)
Qingming Festival preparations
Rapeseed flower fields bloom in Yunnan and Jiangxi
Recommended Activities
Cherry blossom viewing in Wuhan University
Visit the brilliant yellow rapeseed fields of Luoping, Yunnan
Explore gardens in Suzhou and Hangzhou
Start trekking season in milder regions
Best Regions to Visit
Wuhan (cherry blossoms)
Yunnan (rapeseed flowers)
Jiangnan region (gardens awakening)
Guilin (warming up)
Regions to Avoid
Far north (still cold)
Tibet (permits may be restricted in March)
Packing Tips
1Layers for variable temperatures
2Light rain jacket
3Comfortable walking shoes
4Sunscreen for southern regions