Typical temperature range
°C, daily low to high
Weather
8–17°C; mild, variable, occasional rain
Crowds
Moderate; weekends busier as blossoms open
Weather and what to wear
March temperatures range from about 8°C to 17°C. Mornings and evenings are cool, while afternoons can feel like early summer in the sun. Rain is common, and the humidity is rising. Layering is the best strategy: a light sweater, a jacket, and a packable rain shell.
Comfortable walking shoes are essential. The city's parks and old streets are at their best in spring, and you will likely walk more than you expect.
- Light sweater and jacket
- Packable rain shell
- Comfortable shoes
Crowds and prices
March is shoulder season: prices are reasonable, and the biggest crowds have not arrived. Weekends bring locals to parks for blossoms, especially People's Park and the botanical gardens. The Panda Base is busy but manageable on weekdays.
Book hotels a few weeks ahead if you are visiting during a blossom weekend or around Qingming, the tomb-sweeping holiday in early April. The exact date changes; check the official calendar.
What to do
This is a good month for city walks: People's Park, Kuanzhai Alley, Wuhou Shrine, and the riverside paths. The teahouses are comfortable, and the bamboo is starting to look fresh. Visit the Panda Base early, then spend the afternoon outdoors.
Day trips to Qingcheng Mountain and Dujiangyan become more pleasant as the weather warms. Leshan is also comfortable, though weekends are busy. Bring a light jacket for the mountain.
- People's Park blossoms
- Panda Base morning
- Qingcheng or Dujiangyan day trip
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