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Putian Weather in March

Putian in March

The short of it: Putian in March averages a high of 20 °C (67 °F) and a low of 12 °C (53 °F), with 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain and about 11 h 57 min of daylight. Rated 3 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 12° · rain 108 mm · daylight 11 h 57 min

✦✦✦ Fair for a visit · best months: November & December

Thirty years of records give Putian an average March high of 20°, a low of 12° and some 108 mm of rain. Much like February: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 57 min in mid-March, 41 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 3 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and December.

Against its neighbours, Putian runs warmer than most and wetter than most in March. Jiangkou, 20 km to the ENE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Putian, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus February
3° warmer, 52 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 57 min
Average wind
10 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
JiangkouFujian20 km ENE19°12°106 mm
FuqingFujian49 km NE19°11°114 mm
JingfengFujian52 km S18°12°93 mm
DonglingFujian52 km SSW19°12°94 mm
TuzhaiFujian54 km SSW19°12°95 mm
ShanxiaFujian57 km SSW19°12°93 mm
DazuocunFujian61 km S18°12°92 mm
LuoyangFujian63 km SSW19°12°96 mm

The Almanac · Putian Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Fair
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Much like February: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Putian by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January17°9°41 mm9 km/h10 h 43 min✦✦✦✦✦
February17°10°56 mm10 km/h11 h 16 min✦✦✦✦
March20°12°108 mm10 km/h11 h 57 min✦✦✦
April24°16°114 mm10 km/h12 h 44 min✦✦✦
May28°20°142 mm10 km/h13 h 22 min✦✦✦
June30°24°246 mm9 km/h13 h 43 min✦✦
July33°26°130 mm9 km/h13 h 35 min✦✦
August33°26°165 mm9 km/h13 h 1 min✦✦
September31°24°100 mm9 km/h12 h 16 min✦✦
October27°20°33 mm13 km/h11 h 31 min✦✦✦✦✦
November23°16°41 mm9 km/h10 h 52 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°11°28 mm10 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Putian in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Putian in March?

Days average 20 °C (67 °F) and nights 12 °C (53 °F), with about 108 mm (4.3 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 20°, nights near 12°. Easy travelling weather. Wet spells are common — about 108 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Putian?

The Almanac gives March 3 of 5 (fair). The best months are November and December.

How long are the days in Putian in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 57 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 34 min in December to 13 h 43 min in June.

Does it snow in Putian in March?

Hardly — March nights average 12 °C (53 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Putian in March?

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

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