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Hefei Weather in March

Hefei in March

The short of it: Hefei in March averages a high of 16 °C (60 °F) and a low of 7 °C (44 °F), with 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 54 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are October and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 16° · low 7° · rain 71 mm · daylight 11 h 54 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: October & November

Thirty years of records give Hefei an average March high of 16°, a low of 7° and some 71 mm of rain. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 16°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 7th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 54 min in mid-March, 53 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are October and November.

Against its neighbours, Hefei runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Chaohu, 63 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

March in Hefei, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
7th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 23 mm more rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 54 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
ChaohuAnhui63 km ESE15°7°76 mm
LuchengAnhui70 km S15°7°85 mm
Lu’anAnhui74 km W16°6°73 mm
DatongAnhui87 km NNW16°5°51 mm
HuainanAnhui89 km NNW16°6°51 mm
WuyangAnhui99 km W16°6°66 mm
Huoqiu ChengguanzhenAnhui108 km WNW15°6°58 mm
ChuzhouAnhui108 km ENE15°6°54 mm

The Almanac · Hefei Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 16°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Climate of Hefei by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January7°0°42 mm9 km/h10 h 17 min✦✦✦
February10°2°48 mm10 km/h11 h 1 min✦✦✦
March16°7°71 mm10 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦
April22°12°90 mm10 km/h12 h 55 min✦✦✦
May27°18°92 mm9 km/h13 h 46 min✦✦✦
June30°22°159 mm9 km/h14 h 13 min✦✦
July33°25°164 mm8 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦
August32°25°152 mm8 km/h13 h 18 min✦✦
September28°20°86 mm8 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October23°14°59 mm8 km/h11 h 20 min✦✦✦✦
November16°7°58 mm9 km/h10 h 29 min✦✦✦✦
December10°1°36 mm10 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Hefei in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Hefei in March?

Days average 16 °C (60 °F) and nights 7 °C (44 °F), with about 71 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 16°, with nights near 7°. Wet spells are common — about 71 mm, the 7th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Hefei?

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

How long are the days in Hefei in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 54 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 4 min in December to 14 h 13 min in June.

Does it snow in Hefei in March?

Hardly — March nights average 7 °C (44 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Hefei in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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