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Visit Hangzhou
in March?

Tough conditions in March. Consider May if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 30.27°N 120.15°E
63°FMax temperature
42%Rainy days
7.2hSunshine / day

Hangzhou weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
46°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
42% of days
☀️ Sunshine
7.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)

Should you visit Hangzhou in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.

❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 42%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 63°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████░░░░░ 7.2h/d

Our take: Not the best window: 42% rain risk and 7.2h of sunshine. May is much safer.

Hangzhou in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Hangzhou. Temperatures rise (17°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 42% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Hangzhou

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌫️ January36°F50°F34%0.1in7.3h4.3/10
🌦️ February37°F52°F39%0.1in6.9h4.2/10
🌦️ March46°F63°F42%0.1in7.2h6.0/10
🌦️ April55°F73°F42%0.2in8.3h7.3/10
🌤️ May64°F79°F44%0.2in8.8h7.5/10
🌦️ June72°F84°F62%0.5in7.5h7.1/10
🌤️ July79°F91°F54%0.2in10.8h7.0/10
🌤️ August79°F93°F49%0.2in11.7h7.0/10
🌤️ September72°F84°F47%0.2in9.6h7.5/10
🌤️ October59°F72°F29%0.1in7.8h7.4/10
🌤️ November50°F64°F34%0.1in7.5h7.0/10
⛅ December37°F54°F23%0.1in8.6h5.8/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Hangzhou averages 63°F, 42% rainy days and 7.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.0/10. See methodology →

March vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Hangzhou in March

Is March a good time to visit Hangzhou?
March is an acceptable time for Hangzhou (score 6.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.5/10) if possible.
What to do in Hangzhou in March?
With 63°F max and 7.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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