Hakodate weather in March (Hokkaido, Japan)

Planning a trip to Hakodate in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Hakodate generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 4°C, while nights can cool down to about -1°C. The month is chilly, so ensure you're equipped and dress warmly. Preparation becomes key in these temperatures.

Hakodate in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 70 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area enjoys a balanced 160 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Hakodate. July typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, April, May, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Hakodate climate page with graphs.

 

Hakodate, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 70 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 160 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in March

Find out more about the weather in Japan in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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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 and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Hakodate in March?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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