What is the weather like in Chengdu vs Shanghai in March?

In March, Chengdu averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 81 mm.

Chengdu vs Shanghai in March

Chengdu is the better pick in March — 83 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chengdu is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cool, rainy, poor air quality.

Chengdu vs Shanghai — March climate, side by side

	🇨🇳 Chengdu	🇨🇳 Shanghai
Comfort score	83/100 (A)	73/100 (B)
Feels-like high	18°C	14°C
Avg high / low	20° / 10°	16° / 7°
Rainfall	26 mm	81 mm
Rainy days	7	10
Humidity	70%	76%
Air quality (AQI)	141	117

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Month by month

Chengdu 🇨🇳 Chinanice, dry, poor air quality · best April83
Shanghai 🇨🇳 Chinacool, rainy, poor air quality · best October73

Chengdu vs Shanghai in March — FAQ

Is March better in Chengdu or Shanghai?: Chengdu is the better pick in March — 83 vs 73 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Chengdu is nice, dry, poor air quality, while Shanghai is cool, rainy, poor air quality.
What is the weather like in Chengdu vs Shanghai in March?: In March, Chengdu averages 20°C high / 10°C low with about 26 mm of rain; Shanghai averages 16°C high / 7°C low with about 81 mm.