Akita Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Akita, Japan in March.

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Thinking about venturing to Akita, Japan this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Akita in March

Akita, Japan is a region in Japan. March in Akita generally has cold temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) in Akita.

For a closer look at conditions across Akita, Japan, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Noshiro with an average of 111 mm (4.4 in) to high rainfall in Yurihonjo with 136 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most places get a reasonable amount of sunshine. Take Akita as an example - it receives around 123 hours of sunlight, offering a nice mix of sunny and partly cloudy days. Want to compare this with brighter destinations? Try our weather planner to explore your options.

Explore Akita by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Akita — and find the best time to visit. (based on Akita)

January4°C (39°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April13°C (55°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October19°C (66°F) November13°C (55°F) December7°C (45°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Akita in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Akita.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Akita

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Akita, Japan?

Temperature range in Akita (March)

Precipitation variation in Akita (March)

Akita

In March Akita generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
123 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
139 mm (5.5 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Akita →

Odate

In March Odate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
2°C (36°F)
6°C (43°F)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
123 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
105 mm (4.1 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Odate →

Oga

In March Oga generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
123 hours
170 hours
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Oga →

Yokote

In March Yokote generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
123 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
114 mm (4.5 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
25 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Yokote →

Daisen

In March Daisen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-1°C (30°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
66 hours
123 hours
170 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
116 mm (4.6 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
25 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Daisen →

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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Akita in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Akita 8°C (46°F) 1°C (34°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Odate 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Oga 8°C (46°F) 3°C (37°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Yokote 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 124 mm (4.9 in)
Daisen 8°C (46°F) -1°C (30°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Noshiro 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)

Akita weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Akita, Japan in March?

March in Akita, Japan brings poor weather. In Akita, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

What is the average temperature in Akita, Japan in March?

Akita averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

Does Akita, Japan get a lot of rain in March?

Akita typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 129 mm (5.1 in) on average across Akita, Japan.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Akita, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Akita, March may not be the ideal time to visit Akita, Japan.

On average, the best time to visit Akita, Japan is in June with generally pleasant weather in Akita. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, April, November and December tend to be poor.

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