When to go · Kaifeng
Kaifeng 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
- 15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C) / 5°C (41°F)41°F (5°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
- KaifengHighs around 15 °C (59 °F), lows around 5 °C (41 °F), rain on about 6 daysHighs around 59 °F (15 °C), lows around 41 °F (5 °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 Kaifeng, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 15 °C (59 °F)59 °F (15 °C)
Apr: 22 °C (72 °F)72 °F (22 °C)
Night low
Mar: 5 °C (41 °F)41 °F (5 °C)
Apr: 11 °C (52 °F)52 °F (11 °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 Kaifeng's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Kaifeng: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings