Ürümqi weather in March
March in Ürümqi: cold, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Ürümqi · #493 of 604 destinations to visit in March · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Ürümqi climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 9°C / 49°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -3°C / 27°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 29 mm / 1.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 6 days | |
| Humidity | 58% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 10 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Snowfall | 12.8 cm / 5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 170 | ⚠️ unhealthy |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Ürümqi in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Ürümqi?
- March in Ürümqi: cold, dry, with poor air quality — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Ürümqi on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Ürümqi in March?
- In March, Ürümqi averages a daily high of 9.4°C and a low of -2.8°C, with about 28.6 mm of rain over roughly 6.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Ürümqi in March?
- Ürümqi has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 170 in March.
- Does it snow in Ürümqi in March?
- Ürümqi sees roughly 12.8 cm of snowfall in March.