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Xiamen in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Xiamen in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Xiamen, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Xiamen in March 2026

OK Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
If you plan to visit Xiamen in March, the weather is typically alright, with an average high temperature of +19°C during the day and approximately 5 sunny days. Expect some rainy, though, as there are typically 16 rainy days in the month and around 92 mm of precipitation. The weather is changeable so you may have to pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+19°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+29°C
Max.
92 mm
Total precipitation
77%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
5 ☀️
Sunny Days
10 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Xiamen has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Xiamen in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Xiamen for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +25°C during the day to a minimum of +11°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +20°C.

The average maximum temperature goes down 14% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +20°C to +18°C.

Is Xiamen warm or cold in March?

Xiamen is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +17°C to +19°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +12°C to +14°C.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

March is one of the coolest months in Xiamen, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Xiamen in March

Xiamen weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+17°C+19°C+23°C
Min. temperature
+4°C+5°C+8°C
Max. temperature
+27°C+29°C+31°C
Rainfall
63 mm92 mm126 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
76%77%78%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1016 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
654
Cloudy days
9109
Rainy days
131617
Snowy days
000

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +17°C to +19°C during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 63 mm to 92 mm. Humidity rises from 76% to 77%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 6 sunny days in February to 5 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.

Wind

Wind speed in Xiamen in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Xiamen is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Xiamen based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 26% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 71 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 29 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Xiamen wettest month is June, where a typical day has a 80% chance of precipitation and 237 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 19% chance of precipitation and 32 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Xiamen?

This is the weather in Xiamen in March 2024:
1 March
☀️
+20°C
2 March
☀️
+18°C
3 March
☀️
+18°C
4 March
☀️
+19°C
5 March
☀️
+20°C
6 March
☀️
+22°C
7 March
☀️
+21°C
8 March
☀️
+21°C
9 March
☀️
+22°C
10 March
☀️
+23°C
11 March
☀️
+22°C
12 March
☁️
+23°C
13 March
☀️
+19°C
14 March
☀️
+19°C
15 March
☀️
+21°C
16 March
☀️
+22°C
17 March
☀️
+22°C
18 March
☁️
+20°C
19 March
☁️
+20°C
20 March
☁️
+21°C
21 March
☁️
+25°C
22 March
☀️
+25°C
23 March
☁️
+23°C
24 March
🌫️
+19°C
25 March
🌧️
+18°C
26 March
🌧️
+16°C
27 March
☁️
+17°C
28 March
☁️
+19°C
29 March
🌧️
+17°C
30 March
☁️
+18°C
31 March
🌧️
+18°C
In March 2024 Xiamen had 17 sunny days, 9 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +20°C, with an absolute maximum of +25°C and a minimum of +16°C. The average humidity was 70%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 20%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Xiamen climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Xiamen in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+23°C) and the highest in 2021 (+26°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 973 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2006 with 2117 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Xiamen in March:

Is March a good time to visit Xiamen?

It’s always a good time to visit Xiamen, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Xiamen in March?

March has mild temperatures in Xiamen. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Xiamen rainy in March?

Xiamen is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Xiamen in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Xiamen in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in China

Check out the weather for other cities in China.

Monthly weather in Xiamen

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Xiamen, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.