Matsumoto weather in March (Nagano, Japan)

How does the weather in Matsumoto usually fare in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Matsumoto includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Daytime temperatures generally peak at 8°C, but after sunset, they often decrease to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Matsumoto in March usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 161 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 18 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 170 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 Matsumoto. May and August typically offer the best circumstances. While January, February, March, July, November and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Matsumoto, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 61%  

Precipitation 161 mm  

Rainy days 18 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Nagano, Japan (50 KM, 31 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in March

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel 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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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