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Joetsu Weather in March
In Joetsu, March brings low daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), with nights cooling to 2°C (36°F). Expect quite a bit of rainfall this month.
Rainfall in Joetsu in March
Looking at the last 30 years, the data shows about 25 days with rain, averaging 157 mm (6.2 in) for the month. Expect frequent rainfall this month, and not just light drizzle. When it rains, it tends to come down hard.
Temperature in Joetsu in March
March in Joetsu sees highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 2°C (36°F) overnight. Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. With lows around 2°C (36°F), nights are cold. The upside is that cool, crisp nights are often the best for a deep sleep.
Sunshine in Joetsu in March
The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 124 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Joetsu. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.
Joetsu Temperature in March
Min Temperature
2°C (36°F)
Max Temperature
10°C (50°F)
Chance of Rain
82%
Precipitation
157 mm (6.2 in)
Rainy days
25 days
Humidity
72%
Sunshine
124 hours
Percentage Sunshine
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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 Joetsu in March
Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Joetsu 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. It's going to pour! Pack a good poncho and prepare for very wet conditions. Bring sunglasses since you'll have some sunny periods throughout the month
What To Do in Joetsu in March
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Swimming5/10 -
Cycling4/10 -
Walking4/10 -
Camping3/10 -
Outdoor sports4/10
Joetsu 3-Day Forecast
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Where to go in March - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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