Weather in March in Hokkaido
Thinking about venturing to Hokkaido this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Hokkaido in March?
Hokkaido is a region in Japan. March in Hokkaido generally has temperatures that range from very cold to cold, with precipitation levels ranging from moderate to high.
Temperatures
During the day temperatures vary from very cold in Kamikawa at -0°C to cold in Makubetsu at 5°C. At night it cools down to -6°C in Makubetsu and -9°C in Kamikawa. March is a very cold month in some areas, so be prepared and make sure to dress up warm.For specific regional insights in Hokkaido, refer to the map provided below.
Precipitation
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Chitose with an average of 64 mm to high snow/rainfall in Kamikawa with 104 mm.Average sunshine
Sapporo enjoys a balanced 151 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Hokkaido climate page.
Where to go in Hokkaido in March
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For a detailed overview over the year and the best time to visit Japan, check out our Hokkaido's climate page.
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Hokkaido?
Sapporo
In March Sapporo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Niseko
In March Niseko generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 3°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Hakodate
In March Hakodate generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Furano
In March Furano generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 2°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Obihiro
In March Obihiro generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 4°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -7°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Hokkaido, in Japan.
Is March the best time to visit Hokkaido?
Given the typically poor weather conditions in Sapporo, March may not be the ideal time to visit Hokkaido.
On average, the best time to visit Hokkaido is in June with generally perfect weather in Sapporo. The weather in January, February, March, November and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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