When to go · Golmud
Golmud in March
Mixed month. Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
Key facts
- Verdict
- Mixed
- Temperature
- 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) / −8°C (18°F)18°F (−8°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- Crowds
- Medium
- China overall
- Prices
- Medium
- China overall
Verdict
Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). 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:
- JuneGreatInside Golmud's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate).
- JulyGreatInside Golmud's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate).
- AugustGreatInside Golmud's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate).
- AprilGoodOutside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Spring across the east; Qingming break early in the month.
Weather in March
- GolmudHighs around 5 °C (41 °F), lows around -8 °C (18 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 41 °F (5 °C), lows around 18 °F (-8 °C), rain on about 3 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 Golmud, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Jun: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Jun: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Mar: -8 °C (18 °F)18 °F (-8 °C)
Jun: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 3 (better)
Jun: 6
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Jun: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Jun: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Jun: 0
March: Outside the best window (Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.
June: Inside Golmud's best window: Jun–Aug (dry, warm, most train/bus services operate).
Golmud: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings