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Dunhuang Weather in March

Dunhuang weather in March gets warmer as the Spring season creeps in. However, there is still a big difference in temperature between the day and night. Daytime temperature average 13°C(55°F) and may drop to -3°C(27°F) as the day progresses.

Moreover, visitors may encounter windy days, even sand storms when traveling here during this time of the year. Advisable to wear mask when go outside due to the frequent windy days and occasional sand storm. Do not forget to pack your sunscreen cream to prevent intense UV rays.

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Averages for Dunhuang Weather in March

Temperature: 5°C / 41°F

High Temperature: 13°C / 55°F

Low Temperature: -3°C / 27°F

Humidity: 34%

Rainfall: 1 mm

Rainy Days: 1 day

Sunrise: 07:28 ~ 08:15

Sunset: 19:33 ~ 20:04

What to Wear

It’s advisable to wear a sweater, jacket, and winter pants during warm daytime. When the climate gets colder in the evenings or early mornings, thick coat, padded jacket or wool overcoat is recommended. For walking tours to scenic spots, choose comfortable shoes, like hiking shoes or sneakers.

Where to Go

Western Thousand-Buddha Cave, lying to the west of Mogao Caves, is another famous Buddhist caves, excavated even earlier than the Mogao caves. See the ample sculptures and murals related to Buddha and Bodhisattva inside the caves.

Dunhuang Ancient City, located in middle and lower reaches of Dang River, dates back to the Tang Dynasty (618 - 907). The current city was restored based on the original with exotic style architecture.

Yumenguan Pass

Western Jin Dynasty Brick Tomb

Mogao Caves

Yardang National Geopark

What is the temperature in Dunhuang in March?

High/Low Temperatures of Dunhuang in March

Historical Dunhuang Weather in March

Mar	Temperature		Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
Mar	High	Low	Sunrise / Sunset	Humi- dity (%)
1	15°C / 59°F	-2°C / 28.4°F	08:15 / 19:33	23
2	19°C / 66.2°F	2°C / 35.6°F	08:14 / 19:34	24
3	11°C / 51.8°F	-1°C / 30.2°F	08:12 / 19:35	37
4	11°C / 51.8°F	-1°C / 30.2°F	08:11 / 19:36	31
5	13°C / 55.4°F	-3°C / 26.6°F	08:09 / 19:37	42
6	13°C / 55.4°F	-3°C / 26.6°F	08:08 / 19:38	33
7	17°C / 62.6°F	-2°C / 28.4°F	08:06 / 19:40	29
8	17°C / 62.6°F	-3°C / 26.6°F	08:05 / 19:41	17
9	17°C / 62.6°F	-1°C / 30.2°F	08:03 / 19:42	12
10	19°C / 66.2°F	0°C / 32°F	08:02 / 19:43	13
11	21°C / 69.8°F	1°C / 33.8°F	08:00 / 19:44	10
12	23°C / 73.4°F	3°C / 37.4°F	08:59 / 19:45	12
13	23°C / 73.4°F	3°C / 37.4°F	08:57 / 19:46	9
14	20°C / 68°F	5°C / 41°F	08:55 / 19:47	21
15	18°C / 64.4°F	3°C / 37.4°F	08:54 / 19:48	26
16	14°C / 57.2°F	3°C / 37.4°F	08:52 / 19:49	22
17	16°C / 60.8°F	2°C / 35.6°F	08:51 / 19:50	24
18	18°C / 64.4°F	0°C / 32°F	08:49 / 19:51	13
19	14°C / 57.2°F	-1°C / 30.2°F	08:47 / 19:52	32
20	17°C / 62.6°F	1°C / 33.8°F	08:46 / 19:53	17
21	19°C / 66.2°F	1°C / 33.8°F	08:44 / 19:54	15
22	22°C / 71.6°F	3°C / 37.4°F	08:43 / 19:55	14
23	23°C / 73.4°F	2°C / 35.6°F	08:41 / 19:56	16
24	24°C / 75.2°F	4°C / 39.2°F	08:39 / 19:57	15
25	21°C / 69.8°F	3°C / 37.4°F	08:38 / 19:58	15
26	24°C / 75.2°F	4°C / 39.2°F	08:36 / 19:59	10
27	25°C / 77°F	7°C / 44.6°F	07:34 / 20:00	8
28	24°C / 75.2°F	6°C / 42.8°F	07:33 / 20:01	17
29	19°C / 66.2°F	6°C / 42.8°F	07:31 / 20:02	24
30	20°C / 68°F	2°C / 35.6°F	07:30 / 20:03	20
31	23°C / 73.4°F	4°C / 39.2°F	07:28 / 20:04	12

- Last updated on Mar. 06, 2019 -