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Benxi Weather in March

Benxi in March

The short of it: Benxi in March averages a high of 6 °C (42 °F) and a low of -5 °C (24 °F), with 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain and about 11 h 49 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 6° · low -5° · rain 16 mm · daylight 11 h 49 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: October & May

Thirty years of records give Benxi an average March high of 6°, a low of -5° and some 16 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 6°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 49 min in mid-March, 75 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and May.

Against its neighbours, Benxi runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Xiaoshi, 30 km to the E, is 1° warmer by day.

March in Benxi, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
6° warmer, 7.0 mm more rain
Versus April
9° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 49 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
XiaoshiLiaoning30 km E6°-5°15 mm
GongchanglingLiaoning33 km SW6°-5°13 mm
LiaoyangLiaoning49 km W8°-3°13 mm
SujiatunLiaoning54 km NW8°-4°12 mm
DonglingLiaoning61 km NNW7°-4°13 mm
ShenyangLiaoning62 km NNW8°-3°14 mm
AnshanLiaoning67 km WSW8°-3°15 mm
FushunLiaoning68 km NNE7°-5°13 mm

The Almanac · Benxi Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 6°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Benxi by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-15°6.0 mm8 km/h9 h 30 min✦✦
February0°-12°9.0 mm9 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦
March6°-5°16 mm11 km/h11 h 49 min✦✦✦
April14°3°46 mm12 km/h13 h 16 min✦✦✦
May22°10°58 mm11 km/h14 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
June26°15°99 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
July29°19°175 mm7 km/h14 h 52 min✦✦✦
August29°20°201 mm6 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
September25°13°61 mm7 km/h12 h 24 min✦✦✦✦
October18°6°39 mm8 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦
November8°-2°23 mm9 km/h9 h 48 min✦✦✦
December-1°-12°10 mm8 km/h9 h 12 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Benxi in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Benxi in March?

Days average 6 °C (42 °F) and nights -5 °C (24 °F), with about 16 mm (0.63 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 6° from February to about 6°, with nights near -5°. Rain is modest, about 16 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Benxi?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are October and May.

How long are the days in Benxi in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 49 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 12 min in December to 15 h 8 min in June.

Does it snow in Benxi in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Benxi in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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