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Date Weather in March

During March, Date experiences low daytime temperatures of 4°C (39°F) and cooler nights around -4°C (25°F). Expect quite a bit of snow/rainfall. Around 67 mm (2.6 in) is typical.

Rainfall in Date in March

Typically, you can expect about 24 days of snow/rain this month, with 67 mm (2.6 in) on average. Rain is frequent but mostly light this month, with brief showers more common than heavy downpours.

Temperature in Date in March

March in Date brings typical temperatures with highs around 4°C (39°F) and lows of -4°C (25°F). Time outdoors is usually more comfortable with proper winter clothing and protection from wind. With overnight lows of -4°C (25°F), temperatures fall below freezing at night. An extra thick blanket can make a real difference if your accommodation runs cold. This month is marked by cold temperatures, so wearing layers is key to staying warm. Don't be caught off-guard by the cold.

Sunshine in Date in March

The month brings about 151 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and overcast.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Date. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

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Date Temperature in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -4°C (25°F)  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C (39°F)  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 81%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 67 mm (2.6 in)  
Rainy daysRainy days 24 days  
HumidityHumidity 66% *  
SunshineSunshine 151 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (72 KM, 45 Miles).

Best Places in Japan in March

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

What to Wear in Date in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Date in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Wet weather is likely, so pack waterproof gear for multiple rainy days. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month

What To Do in Date in March

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

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