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Dashitou Weather in March

Dashitou in March

The short of it: Dashitou in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -10 °C (14 °F), with 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are September and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -10° · rain 12 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: September & May

Thirty years of records give Dashitou an average March high of 3°, a low of -10° and some 12 mm of rain. Highs rise 8° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -10°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 81 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are September and May.

Against its neighbours, Dashitou runs cooler than most and about as wet in March. Dunhua, 24 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Dashitou, by the numbers

Warmth rank
8th warmest of 12
Rain rank
9th wettest of 12
Versus February
8° warmer, 5.0 mm more rain
Versus April
10° colder
Day–night spread
13°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
DunhuaJilin24 km WNW3°-9°12 mm
AntuJilin39 km SE4°-9°10 mm
HuangniheJilin48 km NW3°-10°13 mm
BaishishanJilin82 km WNW3°-9°13 mm
YanjiJilin93 km ESE7°-7°11 mm
HelongJilin94 km SSE5°-8°11 mm
LongjingJilin95 km SE6°-7°9.0 mm
Chang’anJilin99 km ESE6°-7°10 mm

The Almanac · Dashitou Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Highs rise 8° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -10°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Dashitou by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-10°-24°4.0 mm8 km/h9 h 18 min✦✦
February-5°-20°7.0 mm8 km/h10 h 27 min✦✦
March3°-10°12 mm11 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April13°-1°29 mm11 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦✦
May20°6°64 mm10 km/h14 h 40 min✦✦✦✦
June24°12°86 mm8 km/h15 h 23 min✦✦✦
July26°16°142 mm7 km/h15 h 5 min✦✦✦
August25°15°135 mm6 km/h13 h 57 min✦✦✦
September21°7°60 mm6 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
October13°-2°26 mm7 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
November2°-11°14 mm8 km/h9 h 37 min✦✦
December-8°-20°6.0 mm7 km/h8 h 59 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Dashitou in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Dashitou in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -10 °C (14 °F), with about 12 mm (0.47 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 8° against February, to near 3°; nights run about -10°. Rain is scarce, about 12 mm, the 9th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Dashitou?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are September and May.

How long are the days in Dashitou in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 59 min in December to 15 h 23 min in June.

Does it snow in Dashitou in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Dashitou in March?

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

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