Hikone weather in March (Shiga, Japan)

How is the weather in Hikone 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, Hikone generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 13°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Hikone in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 150 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

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

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

 

Hikone, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 150 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Kyoto, Japan (53 KM, 33 Miles).

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.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.

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 Hikone in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Hikone.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.