Kamikōchi Weather in March

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

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Matsumoto Takayama

Planning a journey to Kamikōchi, 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 Kamikōchi in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) in Matsumoto.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Takayama with an average of 131 mm (5.2 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Matsumoto with 161 mm (6.3 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Matsumoto gets approximately 170 hours of sunlight in March, offering a reasonable amount of both bright and cloudy periods. Curious about sunnier destinations? Our weather planner makes it easy to find places worldwide with pleasant weather.

Explore Kamikōchi by month

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

January2°C (36°F) February3°C (37°F) March8°C (46°F) April14°C (57°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September24°C (75°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December5°C (41°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kamikōchi in March

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

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 Kamikōchi

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

Temperature range in Kamikōchi (March)

Precipitation variation in Kamikōchi (March)

Matsumoto

In March Matsumoto generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C (27°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
170 hours
198 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
126 mm (5 in)
161 mm (6.3 in)
152 mm (6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Takayama

In March Takayama 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
3°C (37°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
128 mm (5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Kamikōchi, in Japan.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matsumoto 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Takayama 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)

Kamikōchi weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Kamikōchi, Japan brings poor weather. In Matsumoto, daytime temperatures are typically around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime lows hover near -3°C (27°F).

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

Matsumoto averages a daytime maximum of 8°C (46°F) in March, with overnight lows close to -3°C (27°F).

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

Yes. March brings heavy snow/rainfall to Kamikōchi, Japan, with Matsumoto averaging around 161 mm (6.3 in). Expect frequent showers and pack accordingly.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Kamikōchi, Japan?

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

Generally speaking, May and August provide pleasant weather in Matsumoto. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March, July, November and December tend to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Kamikōchi.

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