Nagano Prefecture

Nagano Prefecture Weather in March

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

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Hakuba Yamanouchi Matsumoto Nozawa Onsen

Planning a trip to Nagano Prefecture, Japan this March? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Nagano Prefecture in March

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

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are cold and range from 5°C (41°F) in Omachi to 9°C (48°F) in Achi. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to -1°C (30°F) in Achi and -5°C (23°F) in Omachi.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Saku with an average of 105 mm (4.1 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Hakuba with 209 mm (8.2 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Hakuba gets approximately 145 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 Nagano Prefecture by month

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

January0°C (32°F) February1°C (34°F) March5°C (41°F) April11°C (52°F) May18°C (64°F) June22°C (72°F) This monthJuly26°C (79°F) August27°C (81°F) September23°C (73°F) October17°C (63°F) November10°C (50°F) December3°C (37°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Nagano Prefecture in March

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

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 Nagano Prefecture

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

Temperature range in Nagano Prefecture (March)

Precipitation variation in Nagano Prefecture (March)

Hakuba

In March Hakuba generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and heavy 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)
11°C (52°F)
Min temperature
-7°C (19°F)
-4°C (25°F)
1°C (34°F)
Monthly sun hours
104 hours
145 hours
177 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
209 mm (8.2 in)
187 mm (7.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Hakuba →

Yamanouchi

In March Yamanouchi 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-6°C (21°F)
-3°C (27°F)
2°C (36°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
170 hours
198 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
133 mm (5.2 in)
131 mm (5.2 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Yamanouchi →

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
Climate in Matsumoto →

Nozawa Onsen

In March Nozawa Onsen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
81 hours
124 hours
182 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
177 mm (7 in)
156 mm (6.1 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Karuizawa

In March Karuizawa generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 9°C (48°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
130 hours
170 hours
198 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
82 mm (3.2 in)
111 mm (4.4 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Hakuba 5°C (41°F) -4°C (25°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)
Yamanouchi 7°C (45°F) -3°C (27°F) 131 mm (5.2 in)
Matsumoto 8°C (46°F) -3°C (27°F) 161 mm (6.3 in)
Nozawa Onsen 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 156 mm (6.1 in)
Karuizawa 9°C (48°F) -2°C (28°F) 111 mm (4.4 in)
Otari 6°C (43°F) -3°C (27°F) 209 mm (8.2 in)

Nagano Prefecture weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nagano Prefecture, Japan in March?

Nagano Prefecture, Japan typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Hakuba average around 5°C (41°F), and temperatures drop to about -4°C (25°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Nagano Prefecture, Japan in March?

Average temperatures in Nagano Prefecture, Japan during March range from a nighttime low near -4°C (25°F) to a daytime high around 5°C (41°F) in Hakuba.

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

Expect plenty of snow/rainfall. Hakuba records an average of 209 mm (8.2 in) in March, putting it among the wetter months for Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Nagano Prefecture, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Hakuba, March may not be the ideal time to visit Nagano Prefecture, Japan.

On average, the best time to visit Nagano Prefecture, Japan is in with generally poor weather in Hakuba.

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