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Chengdu in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Chengdu in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Chengdu, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Chengdu in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Chengdu in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +63°F and about 4 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 30 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+63°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+90°F
Max.
30 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
12 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chengdu has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Chengdu in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chengdu for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +66°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +77°F during the day and a minimum of +43°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 26% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +72°F.

Is Chengdu warm or cold in March?

Chengdu is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +54°F to +63°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +43°F to +48°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Chengdu:

Climate in Chengdu in March

Chengdu weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+54°F+63°F+73°F
Min. temperature
+28°F+32°F+41°F
Max. temperature
+77°F+90°F+97°F
Rainfall
16 mm30 mm54 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%73%70%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1016 HPa1011 HPa
Sunny days
344
Cloudy days
141210
Rainy days
111516
Snowy days
000

March often has better weather than February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +54°F to +63°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 16 mm to 30 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 3 to 4.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Chengdu in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 1 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Chengdu is gradually decreasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Chengdu based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in March is about 37 mm, with a 45% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 6 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 14 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Chengdu wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 74% chance of precipitation and 309 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 7 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Chengdu?

This is the weather in Chengdu in March 2023:
1 March
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+62°F
2 March
☀️
+59°F
3 March
☀️
+68°F
4 March
☀️
+68°F
5 March
☁️
+70°F
6 March
☁️
+71°F
7 March
🌫️
+65°F
8 March
☀️
+77°F
9 March
☁️
+74°F
10 March
☀️
+72°F
11 March
☁️
+77°F
12 March
☀️
+58°F
13 March
☀️
+66°F
14 March
☀️
+68°F
15 March
🌧️
+71°F
16 March
☁️
+69°F
17 March
☁️
+62°F
18 March
☁️
+61°F
19 March
🌫️
+62°F
20 March
☁️
+62°F
21 March
☁️
+70°F
22 March
☁️
+65°F
23 March
🌧️
+57°F
24 March
☁️
+64°F
25 March
☁️
+66°F
26 March
🌧️
+59°F
27 March
🌧️
+63°F
28 March
🌫️
+62°F
29 March
☀️
+69°F
30 March
☁️
+67°F
31 March
☁️
+72°F
In March 2023 Chengdu had 10 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +77°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 76%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 28%. The average wind speed was 1 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Chengdu climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Chengdu in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+67°F) and the highest in 2020 (+73°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 736 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1990 with 1678 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chengdu in March:

Is March a good time to visit Chengdu?

March is a really good time to go to Chengdu. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Chengdu.

Can you sunbathe in Chengdu in March?

March has mild temperatures in Chengdu. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Chengdu rainy in March?

Chengdu is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Chengdu in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chengdu in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Chengdu

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chengdu, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.