Nikko weather in March (Tochigi, Japan)

Curious about the March weather in Nikko? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Nikko typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 9°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -1°C.

Nikko in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 122 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

With around 195 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Nikko. May generally stands out with the best circumstances. While January, February, March, June, July, August, September, October and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Nikko, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -1°C  

Max Temperature 9°C  

Chance of Rain 69%  

Precipitation 122 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 67%  

Sunshine 195 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

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

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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 Nikko in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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