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Otsu weather in March (Shiga, Japan)

How is the weather in Otsu in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In March, Otsu generally has moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Daytime temperatures hover around 14°C, while nights can cool down to about 3°C.

Otsu in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 119 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, we can expect around 21 days of rain.

The city usually sees around 150 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January, February and July tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Otsu, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 3°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 69%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 119 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 21 days  
HumidityHumidity 62% *  
SunshineSunshine 150 hours *  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine *  
* Data from: Kyoto, Japan (10 KM, 6 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 Otsu in March?

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 in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

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