Iwate Weather in March

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

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Morioka Hachimantai Hanamaki Shizukuishi

Planning a journey to Iwate, Japan this March and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in Iwate in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Morioka to 10°C (50°F) in Ichinoseki. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Ichinoseki and -5°C (23°F) in Morioka.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Ichinoseki with an average of 96 mm (3.8 in) to high snow/rainfall in Shizukuishi with 120 mm (4.7 in).

Explore Iwate by month

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

January0°C (32°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April12°C (54°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly25°C (77°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October16°C (61°F) November10°C (50°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Iwate in March

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

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 Iwate

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

Temperature range in Iwate (March)

Precipitation variation in Iwate (March)

Morioka

In March Morioka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -5°C (23°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-9°C (16°F)
-5°C (23°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
107 mm (4.2 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
25 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Morioka →

Hachimantai

In March Hachimantai generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
128 hours
171 hours
191 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
91 mm (3.6 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
25 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hachimantai →

Hanamaki

In March Hanamaki 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
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
24 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Hanamaki →

Shizukuishi

In March Shizukuishi generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C (43°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°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)
12°C (54°F)
Min temperature
-8°C (18°F)
-4°C (25°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
100 mm (3.9 in)
120 mm (4.7 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
25 days
19 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Shizukuishi →

Ichinoseki

In March Ichinoseki generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C (50°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C (30°F) and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
16°C (61°F)
Min temperature
-3°C (27°F)
-1°C (30°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly snow/rainfall
65 mm (2.6 in)
96 mm (3.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Ichinoseki →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Morioka 5°C (41°F) -5°C (23°F) 107 mm (4.2 in)
Hachimantai 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Hanamaki 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)
Shizukuishi 6°C (43°F) -4°C (25°F) 120 mm (4.7 in)
Ichinoseki 10°C (50°F) -1°C (30°F) 96 mm (3.8 in)
Kitakami 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)

Iwate weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Iwate, Japan brings poor weather. In Morioka, daytime temperatures are typically around 5°C (41°F) and nighttime lows hover near -5°C (23°F).

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

Morioka averages a daytime maximum of 5°C (41°F) in March, with overnight lows close to -5°C (23°F).

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

Morioka typically receives notable snow/rainfall in March, about 107 mm (4.2 in) on average across Iwate, Japan.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Iwate, Japan?

In our opinion, March may not be the ideal time to visit Iwate, Japan due to the typically poor weather in Morioka.

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

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