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Gongshan in March

Mixed month. Outside the best window (Apr–Jun (flowers, milder weather)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.

Key facts

Verdict: Mixed
Temperature: 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C); average high / low
Rain days: 7
Crowds: Medium; China overall
Prices: Medium; China overall

Plan around it

Verdict

MixedChina month rating

Outside the best window (Apr–Jun (flowers, milder weather)). 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

Long-term averages

GongshanHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 4 °C (39 °F), rain on about 7 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 39 °F (4 °C), rain on about 7 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 Gongshan, side by side.

First month

Second month

Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 20 °C (68 °F)68 °F (20 °C)
Night low
Mar: 4 °C (39 °F)39 °F (4 °C)
Apr: 8 °C (46 °F)46 °F (8 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 7 (better)
Apr: 8
Crowds
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Prices
Mar: Medium
Apr: Medium
Festivals listed
Mar: 0
Apr: 0

March: Outside the best window (Apr–Jun (flowers, milder weather)). Across China: Dust and chilly winds in the north; Tibet permits often paused; blossom in the south.

April: Inside Gongshan's best window: Apr–Jun (flowers, milder weather).

Gongshan: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.

What to pack

A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings

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