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Kii Peninsula Weather in March

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

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Nara Wakayama Matsuzaka Taiji

Considering a trip to the Kii Peninsula, Japan this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in the Kii Peninsula in March

The Kii Peninsula, Japan is a region in Japan. March in the Kii Peninsula generally has mild temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from high to heavy.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Nara.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Nara with an average of 116 mm (4.6 in) to heavy rainfall in Taiji with 183 mm (7.2 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Nara gets around 171 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.

Explore the Kii Peninsula by month

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

January10°C (50°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April20°C (68°F) May25°C (77°F) June28°C (82°F) This monthJuly32°C (90°F) August34°C (93°F) September30°C (86°F) October23°C (73°F) November18°C (64°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Kii Peninsula in March

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

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 the Kii Peninsula

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

Temperature range in the Kii Peninsula (March)

Precipitation variation in the Kii Peninsula (March)

Nara

In March Nara generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
140 hours
171 hours
188 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
126 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
19 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Nara →

Wakayama

In March Wakayama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly sun hours
134 hours
175 hours
180 hours
Monthly rainfall
107 mm (4.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
136 mm (5.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Wakayama →

Matsuzaka

In March Matsuzaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
154 mm (6.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
16 days
17 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Matsuzaka →

Taiji

In March Taiji generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 16°C (61°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
16°C (61°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
6°C (43°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
183 mm (7.2 in)
199 mm (7.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
14 days
17 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 the Kii Peninsula, in Japan.

Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in the Kii Peninsula in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Nara 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Wakayama 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Matsuzaka 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Taiji 16°C (61°F) 9°C (48°F) 183 mm (7.2 in)

The Kii Peninsula weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in March?

In March, the Kii Peninsula, Japan generally has unpleasant weather conditions. Nara sees daytime temperatures near 14°C (57°F), with nights cooling to roughly 3°C (37°F).

What is the average temperature in the Kii Peninsula, Japan in March?

Daytime temperatures in Nara peak at roughly 14°C (57°F) in March, dropping to about 3°C (37°F) overnight.

Does the Kii Peninsula, Japan get a lot of rain in March?

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in the Kii Peninsula, Japan. Average rainfall in Nara sits around 116 mm (4.6 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to the Kii Peninsula, Japan with often unpleasant weather in Nara.

On average, the best time to visit the Kii Peninsula, Japan is in April, May, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Nara. The weather in January, February and August, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in the Kii Peninsula.

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