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Japan is one of these cases which turns into a gold, yellow and orange fairy tale starting from September. And we can honestly say: We cannot imagine a more beautiful season to visit Japan.
Hongu Weather in March
March in Hongu typically sees daytime highs of 14°C (57°F) and nighttime lows of 4°C (39°F). March falls within the rainy season, so heavy rainfall is to be expected.
Rainfall in Hongu in March
As part of the rainy season, Hongu sees around 17 days of rain in March, with an average of 177 mm (7 in). Rainfall this month is frequent and tends to be fairly heavy when it does fall. Packing waterproofs is a good idea.
Temperature in Hongu in March
Hongu in March gets highs of 14°C (57°F) during the day and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night. Even when the weather is stable, mornings and evenings can still feel distinctly cool. Nights drop to 4°C (39°F). Cold nights like these are actually great for sleeping well, as long as you have a warm enough duvet.
Sunshine in Hongu in March
With about 175 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and rainy moments, creating a pleasant environment.So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures.
Hongu Temperature in March
Min Temperature
4°C (39°F)
Max Temperature
14°C (57°F)
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
177 mm (7 in)
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
62% *
Sunshine
175 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Wakayama, Japan (70 KM, 43 Miles).
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Best Places in Japan in March
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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 Hongu in March
The weather can be unpredictable in March, so pack clothes you can easily mix and match. You could bring jeans, other long pants, and a few t-shirts. A light jacket or light sweater will be pleasant for the cooler moments. Also bring a poncho, it will rain a lot! Waterproof everything you can. It won't hurt to bring your sunglasses along, as you'll see some sunny periods.
What To Do in Hongu in March
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming5/10 -
Cycling5/10 -
Walking5/10 -
Camping3/10
Hongu 3-Day Forecast
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Popular in March
Where to go in March - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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22°C (72°F) Tokyo
14°C (57°F) Osaka15°C (59°F) Kyoto14°C (57°F) Hakone
13°C (55°F) Hakuba5°C (41°F) Sapporo4°C (39°F) Niseko3°C (37°F) Bucket list
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