March · China
Best time to visit Hangzhou in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hangzhou in March
Average temperature 13°C, 120 mm of rain, about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 74% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.9/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 120 mm
- Humidity
- 74%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 20
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Hangzhou scores 6.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 13°C, 120 mm of rain, and roughly 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Hangzhou's West Lake, stone causeways, and Longjing tea hills have drawn visitors since the Song dynasty.
March in Hangzhou — workable with trade-offs
March averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Monthly rainfall reaches 120 mm — wet for this destination — but about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.9/10 here, 5th of 12 months, against 8.6/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hangzhou in March?
- In March, Hangzhou averages 13°C, 120 mm of rain, and about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Hangzhou?
- March earns a 6.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hangzhou in March?
- Expect about 120 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 74% and there are about 20 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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