When to go · Chengde
Chengde in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C) / 0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 6
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Is another month better than March?
March is rated mixed. These months rate higher:
Weather in March
- ChengdeHighs around 12 °C (54 °F), lows around 0 °C (32 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 54 °F (12 °C), lows around 32 °F (0 °C), rain on about 6 days
Crowds and prices
- Crowds · China overall
- Medium
- Prices · China overall
- Medium
China overall: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Compare two months
Weather, crowds and prices for any two months in Chengde, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 12 °C (54 °F)54 °F (12 °C)
Apr: 19 °C (66 °F)66 °F (19 °C)
Night low
Mar: 0 °C (32 °F)32 °F (0 °C)
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 6 (better)
Apr: 7
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0
March: Outside the best window (Apr–May, Sep–Oct). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
April: Inside Chengde's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Chengde: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings