Niseko weather in March (Hokkaido, Japan)

How is the weather in Niseko in March? Wondering if it's an optimal time for a visit? This page provides detailed information on the weather conditions for that month.

In March, Niseko generally has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 3°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate -5°C. It's a notably cold month; make sure to wear layers to stay warm. It's wiser to gear up in advance than to be caught off-guard, trembling in the cold.

Niseko in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 82 mm for the month. Typically around 26 days of snow/rainfall is expected.

The area enjoys a balanced 151 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

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

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

 

Niseko, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -5°C  

Max Temperature 3°C  

Chance of Rain 86%  

Precipitation 82 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 151 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Sapporo, Japan (60 KM, 37 Miles).

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.

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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 Niseko 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

3/10

Walking

3/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

3/10

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