How to Visit Shanghai in March (Weater, Wear & Tips)

Plan your Shanghai tour in March? March is a transitional month from cold winter to warm spring. It is still a bit chilly in Shanghai in March. Its feeling temperature is lower due to the humid cold air and gusty northern wind, plus the lack of indoor heating system popular in the northern China.

The good thing is that March sees Shanghai morphing from barren to green and flowery. If you happen to visit Shanghai during late March and early April, you have the chance to participate in the annual cherry blossom festival in Shanghai.

The Weather in March in Shanghai

Situated south of Yangtze River and on the southeast coastal  area of China, Shanghai has a humid subtropical monsoon climate with four distinct seasons.

In March, Shanghai’s average temperature ranges between 5℃ (Night) and 13℃ (Day). There is a big temperature difference between day and night.  March is still humid, windy and it feels much colder than what its mercury shows. You still need to dress warm for your Shanghai trip in March.

Historical Weather Data for March in Shanghai

We’ve compiled the following Shanghai’s historical daily weather data. This allows you to get the basic and useful general weather condition in advance.

You can read the historical weather date to plan ahead  your March trip to Shanghai, choosing what to wear, what to pack, what to see and where to stay.

What to Wear in March in Shanghai

In March, specially on the first half month, Shanghai is still a bit chilly, windy and humid with the average temperature between the highest 13℃ and the lowest 5℃ characterised by the big temperature drop between day and night.

Where to See

As you know, Shanghai is cut into two parts by Huangpu River: Pudong ( to the east of Huangpu River ) and Puxi ( to the west of the Huangpu River ). Most of the historical and scenic sites in shanghai are in Puxi while Pudong is the new development area peppered with numerous futuristic high-rise buildings.

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What to Eat

Shanghai has a good reputation in Chinese gourmet circles, and boasts one of China’s most characteristic and distinctive cuisines.

You can appreciate the beautiful scenery and enjoy the local food culture as well during your Shanghai tour.

Shanghai cuisine, collecting the traditional of old Shanghai and the fad of new Shanghai, is a place gathering all kinds of snacks such as Nanxiang Xiaolongbao (Steamed Pork Dumplings), a must you should taste on your Shanghai trip.

Nanxiang Xiaolongbao is a traditional snack of Nanxiang Town with a history of more than 100 years. It is deeply popular with the tourists both home and abroad for its thin skin, much stuffing, fresh flavour. You can find Nanxiang Xiaolongbao in many places in Shanghai.

March Events, Holidays & Festivals

Gucun Park has a total area of 434 hectares, the core of Shanghai’s green ecology and the largest suburban park in Shanghai. Gucun Park is mainly composed of 7 gardens – Exotic Garden, Forest Barbecue Garden, Suburban Forest Garden, Forest Stroll Garden, Children Carnival, Forest Sports Garden and Botanical Sightseeing Garden.

Hassle-free Shanghai Guided Tours

If you don’t want to do a self-guided tour and prefer the hassle-free escorted tours,  here are some options for guided tours to Shanghai:

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