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March · climate normalsCool days and a month score of 65/100

Pingyao in March

Good · 65/100
High / low13° / -1°daily averages
Precipitation14 mm2 wet days
Cloud cover34%monthly average
37.20° N, 112.18° EElevation 763 mUTC+8 · China Standard Time
When to goPingyao · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec65March
Best timeApr–May · Oct
March: high / low13° / -1°
iWhat to expect

The weather in March

In March, Pingyao averages daytime highs of 13° and night-time lows of -1° — cool weather by day. Expect around 14 mm of precipitation spread over about 2 wet days, with average cloud cover near 34%.

Days are 5.5° warmer than in February on average, and April is warmer again by about 7.5°.

March scores 65/100 — good conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 5th of the twelve months for Pingyao. For the most comfortable weather, consider April, May and October instead.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:44 and sets at 18:38 local time, giving 11 h 54 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 72 minutes over the month.

Why 65/100?

How the score for March is built
Comfort · 42%32%
Dry days · 33%85%
Clear skies · 25%93%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

March against the year

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iiiNearby in March

Around Pingyao this month

Zhaoyu
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Zhaoyu

Shanxi · 21 km NE
13°Mar high
2wet days
65score
Zhaoyu
Jiexiu
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Jiexiu

Shanxi · 31 km SW
13°Mar high
2wet days
65score
Jiexiu
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Xiaoyi

Shanxi · 34 km W
13°Mar high
2wet days
65score
Xiaoyi
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Fenyang

Shanxi · 36 km W
12°Mar high
2wet days
64score
Fenyang
ivTop of the table

China's best in March

Where to go in March
Chuxiong
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1

Chuxiong

Yunnan
23°Mar high
3wet days
94score
Chuxiong
Huili Chengguanzhen
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2

Huili Chengguanzhen

Sichuan
21°Mar high
3wet days
93score
Huili Chengguanzhen
Dali
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3

Dali

Yunnan
20°Mar high
3wet days
92score
Dali
Kunming
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4

Kunming

Yunnan
21°Mar high
4wet days
91score
Kunming
·Questions

Pingyao in March: quick answers

Is March a good time to visit Pingyao?

March scores 65/100 for Pingyao, which we rate as good. Average highs are 13°C with 2 wet days.

How warm is Pingyao in March?

Daytime highs average 13°C and night-time lows -1°C in March.

Does it rain a lot in Pingyao in March?

Pingyao receives about 14 mm of precipitation in March, falling on around 2 days.