Spring outfits can make their debut now. Next week, temperatures in many northern regions are expected to reach record highs.

Yesterday, the northern region experienced a small warm-up wave, with Beijing’s temperature reaching 20°C for the first time this year, and a warm afternoon. Of course, this also means the “dressing chaos” mode on the streets has begun.

Meanwhile, a cold air mass moved eastward and southward, causing temperatures to drop in many parts of central and eastern China. However, this cooling is just a “small interlude,” and temperatures will rebound significantly again soon.

Northern regions will set new temperature highs

North China Plain and other areas will officially enter spring

In the coming days, the cold air affecting China will be relatively weak, and most areas will see temperatures above the usual levels for this time of year. Especially in the north, under the sunshine, temperatures will generally rise with fluctuations.

Around the 25th, many northern areas will hit new temperature highs. At that time, the 15°C line will extend into southern Heilongjiang, and the 20°C line will move northward to western Liaoning. Many parts of northeast and North China will experience warmth comparable to late April, as if “fast-forwarding” a month.

This warming trend will also accelerate the spring arrival in the North China Plain. By then, from Shaanxi Guanzhong to many parts of North China, the region will officially step into spring.

In the south, due to ongoing rainy weather, the warming process will lag behind the north, but overall temperatures will remain relatively high. Many areas in Guangxi, Guangdong, and even southern Jiangxi will officially enter summer. In Guangzhou, the maximum temperature on the 25th could reach 29°C, setting a new high for this year.

Although daytime temperatures in the north are gradually warming, the temperature difference between day and night remains large, often around 15°C, and sometimes over 20°C. People going out early and returning late should still pay attention to warmth, and it is recommended to dress in layers, like “onion-style,” to easily add or remove clothing.

Late March, continued rainy weather in the south

Regarding precipitation, from the 22nd to the 26th, southern China will experience a new round of widespread rainfall. Some areas in the Yangtze River-Huai River region, Jiangnan, and southwestern eastern regions will see heavy rain, with some places experiencing thunderstorms and even severe weather. The Central Meteorological Observatory forecasts:

From last night to 8 PM on the 23rd, some areas in western southern Xinjiang, northern and eastern Tibet, south-central Qinghai, northern Sichuan Basin, and southwestern Gansu will see light snow or sleet. Southeast Tibet, eastern Jianghan, northern and central Jiangnan, and southeastern southwestern regions will see moderate to heavy rain, with some areas in western Hunan and northeastern Guizhou experiencing severe rainstorms.

On the 23rd, the southern regions will enter the peak of this rainfall, with some areas in northeastern Jiangxi, northwestern Fujian, and southeastern Guizhou experiencing heavy rain.

Currently, as we enter the solar term of the Spring Equinox, rainfall in southern China is increasing, and severe convective weather will frequently occur. The public is advised to watch out for rain when going out and to take precautions against lightning and other weather hazards.