Ishikawa Weather in March

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

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Kanazawa Nanao Komatsu Hakusan

Thinking about venturing to Ishikawa, 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 Ishikawa in March

Ishikawa, Japan is a region in Japan. March in Ishikawa generally has cold temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 11°C (52°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Kanazawa.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Wajima with an average of 126 mm (5 in) to heavy rainfall in Kaga with 166 mm (6.5 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Kanazawa gets around 138 hours of sunlight, providing a pleasant balance of sun and clouds. If you'd prefer more guaranteed sunshine, our weather planner can show you sunnier spots around the world.

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Best Places to Visit in Ishikawa in March

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

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 Ishikawa

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

Temperature range in Ishikawa (March)

Precipitation variation in Ishikawa (March)

Kanazawa

In March Kanazawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
138 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
163 mm (6.4 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
140 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kanazawa →

Nanao

In March Nanao generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
134 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Nanao →

Komatsu

In March Komatsu generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
7°C (45°F)
10°C (50°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
138 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
179 mm (7 in)
162 mm (6.4 in)
146 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Komatsu →

Hakusan

In March Hakusan generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 11°C (52°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
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
89 hours
138 hours
174 hours
Monthly rainfall
171 mm (6.7 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hakusan →

Wajima

In March Wajima generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
71 hours
134 hours
187 hours
Monthly rainfall
141 mm (5.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Wajima →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Ishikawa, in Japan.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kanazawa 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Nanao 12°C (54°F) 5°C (41°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Komatsu 10°C (50°F) 4°C (39°F) 162 mm (6.4 in)
Hakusan 11°C (52°F) 3°C (37°F) 157 mm (6.2 in)
Wajima 10°C (50°F) 5°C (41°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Shika 11°C (52°F) 5°C (41°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)

Ishikawa weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

In March, Ishikawa, Japan generally has poor weather conditions. Kanazawa sees daytime temperatures near 11°C (52°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

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

Kanazawa averages a daytime maximum of 11°C (52°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 3°C (37°F).

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

Kanazawa typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 156 mm (6.1 in) on average across Ishikawa, Japan.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Ishikawa, Japan?

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

Generally speaking, May and October provide pleasant weather in Kanazawa. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

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