When to go · Karamay
Karamay 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
- 7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) / −4°C (25°F)25°F (−4°C)
- average high / low
- Rain days
- 3
- 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
- KaramayHighs around 7 °C (45 °F), lows around -4 °C (25 °F), rain on about 3 daysHighs around 45 °F (7 °C), lows around 25 °F (-4 °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 Karamay, side by side.
Verdict
Mar: Mixed
Apr: Great (better)
Daytime high
Mar: 7 °C (45 °F)45 °F (7 °C)
Apr: 18 °C (64 °F)64 °F (18 °C)
Night low
Mar: -4 °C (25 °F)25 °F (-4 °C)
Apr: 6 °C (43 °F)43 °F (6 °C)
Rain days
Mar: 3 (better)
Apr: 4
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 Karamay's best window: Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Karamay: figures are long-term averages from this guide, not a forecast.
What to pack
- A warm coat, hat and gloves for mornings and evenings