Shanghai Weather in March: Advice for Your Shanghai Tour in March
In March in Shanghai, the monthly average number of rainy days is 7.3, and the monthly average rainfall reaches 141.47 mm. The average maximum temperature is 18℃, with the highest temperature hitting 33℃, while the average minimum temperature is 8℃, and the lowest temperature drops to -1℃. The average air quality is excellent.
Shanghai Weather Conditions in March
The weather in Shanghai in March is mainly cloudy, with 10 cloudy days, 7 sunny days, 7 rainy days, 6 overcast days, and 1 day with haze.
Is March a Good Time to Visit Shanghai
March is still in the off-peak tourist season, with relatively few visitors. Various flowers bloom one after another in March, making it a great time for flower-viewing trips. However, cold and warm air masses often converge in this month, leading to occasional cold snaps, so it's important to keep warm.
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What to Wear in Shanghai in March
When traveling to Shanghai in March, the weather in the early part of the month is quite cold, so you need to keep warm. Wear a warm hoodie as the base layer, add a sweater or knitwear in the middle, and then put on a windbreaker on the outside.
In the latter part of the month, it's cold in the morning and evening, but it gets warm in the afternoon when the sun comes out. So, you should also bring some light clothes, like long-sleeve shirts and jackets, so you can change when it gets warm.
What to Bring to Shanghai in March
The whole month of March is a great time to use moisturizer because the climate is dry. What's more, indoor air conditioners and heaters are often running, which can easily make your skin dry out.
This month, you will see a lot of flowers blooming everywhere. If you happen to be allergic to pollen, don't forget to carry some allergy medicine with you. As you move into late March, the sun at noon can get pretty strong. So, when you step out, remember to bring sunscreen to protect your skin.
What to Do in Shanghai in March
In March, Shanghai is at its best for enjoying a sea of flowers. Parks and streets are dotted with blooming flowers everywhere, adding a touch of vitality to the city.
1. Appreciate the Spring Blossom
When spring flowers are in full bloom, most parks are prime locations for hanging out in Shanghai, and some, such as Century Park, even go all out in the blossom stakes by holding dedicated flower festivals.
When spring comes, it confronts you with the delightful scene of a plum tree garden containing 3,000 trees in 30 varieties, plus lovely pink cherry blossoms, slightly later in March.
| Sites | Variety of Flowers | Blooming Time | Prices | Transportation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bund | tulip | March 15th | Free | Take Line 2 or Line 10, get off at East Nanjing Road Station, and exit through Exit 7. |
| Lujiazui Central Green Land | white magnolia | March 8th | Free | Take Line 2 or Line 14, get off at Lujiazui Station, and leave through Exit 5. |
| Gucun Park | cherry | March 8th | CNY20 | Take Line 7 or Line 15, get off at Gucun Park Station, and exit through Exit 5. |
| Chenshan Botanical Garden | cherry | March 25th | CNY60 | Take Line 9 to Dongjing Station, exit through Exit 3, and then transfer to Songjiang Bus 19 or 96. |
2. Drink Tea in the Huxinting House
When you visit Yuyuan Gardens in March, consider adding Huxinting Tea House, a pavilion within the gardens, to your plan.
With its bright red-and-white colors arranged in intricate Chinese patterns, the teahouse is all the more magnificent for having tiles carefully laid on its roof. Besides, the early spring tea made with pure mineral water, along with other Chinese refreshments, can satisfy even a connoisseur's taste buds.
How to Get to Yuyuan Garden: Take Line 10 or Line 14 to Yuyuan Garden Station, exit from Exit 7
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