Gunma Weather in March

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

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Minakami Kusatsu Shibukawa Takasaki

Planning a trip to Gunma, Japan this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Gunma in March

Gunma, Japan is a region in Japan. March in Gunma generally has temperatures that range from cold to mild, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between cold in Katashina at 6°C (43°F) to mild in Ota at 14°C (57°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 3°C (37°F) in Ota and -3°C (27°F) in Katashina.

To explore the conditions in Gunma, Japan in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Ota with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Takasaki with 129 mm (5.1 in).

Average sunshine

Several destinations enjoy plenty of sunshine this month. Minakami sees close to 195 hours of sunlight, making it great for sun lovers.

Explore Gunma by month

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

January3°C (37°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May20°C (68°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
Best Time to Visit Gunma →

Best Places to Visit in Gunma in March

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

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 Gunma

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

Temperature range in Gunma (March)

Precipitation variation in Gunma (March)

Minakami

In March Minakami generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
195 hours
199 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
127 mm (5 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Minakami →

Kusatsu

In March Kusatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°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
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
170 hours
198 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
112 mm (4.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kusatsu →

Shibukawa

In March Shibukawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
195 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
133 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
15 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Shibukawa →

Takasaki

In March Takasaki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
177 hours
195 hours
199 hours
Monthly rainfall
87 mm (3.4 in)
129 mm (5.1 in)
151 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
15 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
tolerable
Climate in Takasaki →

Tsumagoi

In March Tsumagoi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
170 hours
198 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
97 mm (3.8 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tsumagoi →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Minakami 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Kusatsu 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Shibukawa 11°C (52°F) 1°C (34°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)
Takasaki 13°C (55°F) 2°C (36°F) 129 mm (5.1 in)
Tsumagoi 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Nakanojo 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 126 mm (5 in)

Gunma weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect poor weather across Gunma, Japan in March. The popular destination of Minakami averages 8°C (46°F) by day and -2°C (28°F) at night during this month.

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

In Minakami, the average daytime high in March is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

Does Gunma, Japan get a lot of snow/rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Gunma, Japan. Average snow/rainfall in Minakami sits around 127 mm (5 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Gunma, Japan?

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

On average, the best time to visit Gunma, Japan is in May, June and August with generally pleasant weather in Minakami. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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