Planning a trip to Chongqing in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and approximately 4 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 19 rainy days and 65 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+93°F
Max.
65 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
4 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
19 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Chongqing has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Chongqing in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Chongqing for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +79°F during the day to a minimum of +46°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +66°F.
The average maximum temperature goes up 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +68°F.
Is Chongqing warm or cold in March?
Chongqing is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +57°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +52°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 Chongqing:
Climate in Chongqing in March
Chongqing weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+57°F
+64°F
+73°F
Min. temperature
+32°F
+36°F
+46°F
Max. temperature
+81°F
+93°F
+97°F
Rainfall
29 mm
65 mm
117 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
76%
74%
76%
Air pressure
1019 HPa
1015 HPa
1011 HPa
Sunny days
3
4
4
Cloudy days
11
9
6
Rainy days
14
19
20
Snowy days
0
0
0
March often has better weather than February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +57°F to +64°F during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 29 mm to 65 mm.It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 74%.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.
Next month (April) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Chongqing in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Chongqing 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 Chongqing based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 65% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 93 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 20 mm, which is considered light rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 20 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:
Chongqing wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 58% chance of precipitation and 156 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 42% chance of precipitation and 27 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last March in Chongqing?
This is the weather in Chongqing in March 2024:
1 March
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+59°F
2 March
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+61°F
3 March
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+65°F
4 March
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+74°F
5 March
🌧️
+69°F
6 March
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+62°F
7 March
🌫️
+64°F
8 March
🌫️
+73°F
9 March
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+78°F
10 March
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+68°F
11 March
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+79°F
12 March
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+55°F
13 March
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+71°F
14 March
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+74°F
15 March
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+77°F
16 March
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+66°F
17 March
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+70°F
18 March
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+61°F
19 March
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+66°F
20 March
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+70°F
21 March
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+72°F
22 March
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+70°F
23 March
🌫️
+59°F
24 March
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+59°F
25 March
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+60°F
26 March
🌧️
+60°F
27 March
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+62°F
28 March
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+62°F
29 March
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+66°F
30 March
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+75°F
31 March
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+68°F
In March 2024 Chongqing had 13 sunny days, 8 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +66°F, with an absolute maximum of +79°F and a minimum of +55°F. The average humidity was 77%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 26%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Chongqing climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Chongqing in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+70°F) and the highest in 2024 (+76°F). The driest year was 2006 with only 689 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1998 with 1476 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Chongqing in March:
Is March a good time to visit Chongqing?
March is a really good time to go to Chongqing. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Chongqing.
Can you sunbathe in Chongqing in March?
March has mild temperatures in Chongqing. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Chongqing rainy in March?
Chongqing is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Chongqing in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Chongqing in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Chongqing, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
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.
