Kaifeng Weather in March

March weather in Kaifeng

March feels like a change of pace: afternoons can reach 17°C, but mornings and evenings dip to around 3°C. It's spring, with rain on only three days on average, so you'll often have a comfortable window for exploring outdoors. The cooler start can make long walks pleasant once the day warms up.

The Iron Pagoda and Dragon Pavilion park both work well for a relaxed sightseeing day. Save long outdoor evenings for another month, and don't count on April's warmer feel: the high rises to 24°C then. Families with children may find March easier for park visits than the hotter months.

Events and crowds

March has no major fixed public holiday across China, so Kaifeng is generally quieter than during the busier April and October travel periods. You may find less pressure at popular sights, and accommodation can cost less than in those peak months, though prices vary.

The Lantern Festival follows the lunar calendar and usually falls around the Spring Festival period, so it isn't a dependable March event. Qingming, a holiday for remembering family ancestors, is usually in early April; expect more visitors around the holiday than in March.

A useful local tip

Kaifeng's Qingming Riverside Landscape Garden is a large outdoor park based on a famous Song-dynasty painting. March's mild afternoons suit a few hours walking between its streets, bridges and performances. Check the garden's schedule before going, since shows may run at set times.

For a budget traveller, March can be a quieter time to see the main sights without peak-season crowds. Bring a warm layer for the walk back from the garden after sunset; the evening chill feels sharper than the afternoon.