SeasonMapYangshuo (Li River) weather in March
China
March in Yangshuo: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days.
#6 of 12 months in Yangshuo · #860 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yangshuo in March
Other months in Yangshuo
Yangshuo's forum is split on December: some regulars call it cold, wet and windy, worse for sightseeing than other seasons, while others say it's a lot like nearby Guilin — a little cold, but with sunny days and blue sky most of the time. Either way, a jacket for mornings and evenings is standard advice, with nights dropping into the single digits.
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Yangshuo climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 21°C / 69°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 22°C / 72°F | |
| Rainfall | 186 mm / 7.3 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 19 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 14°C / 56°F | |
| Sunshine | 4.5 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 82 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yangshuo in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Yangshuo's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherYangshuo's best weather comes in February, November and December — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Yangshuo in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Climbing season
1 Oct – 31 MarTrail seasonThe reason a small town in Guangxi is on the world climbing map. Cool, dry, and the limestone drying fast after rain — mid-October to March is when the crags fill with rope bags.
Where is Yangshuo?
Yangshuo in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Yangshuo?
- March in Yangshuo: nice, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 19 rainy days. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Yangshuo on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Yangshuo in March?
- In March, Yangshuo averages a daily high of 20.6°C and a low of 13.5°C, with about 186.2 mm of rain over roughly 19.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yangshuo in March?
- Yangshuo has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 82 in March.