Niigata weather in March (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Is Niigata a good destination in March, weather-wise? Our page offers a comprehensive look at the weather you can expect this month.

Temperatures

The typical weather for March in Niigata includes low temperatures and high rainfall. The temperature during the day can rise to approximately 10°C. At night, it falls to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Niigata in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 126 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 24 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect a moderate amount of sunlight, with approximately 139 hours. This means a pleasant mix of sun and clouds.

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

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

 

Niigata, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 10°C  

Chance of Rain 81%  

Precipitation 126 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 68%  

Sunshine 139 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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