Okayama Weather in March

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

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Okayama Kurashiki Makago Mimasaka

Planning a getaway to Okayama, Japan this March and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:

What to Expect in Okayama in March

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

Temperatures

During the day temperatures vary from cold in Makago at 12°C (54°F) to mild in Okayama at 15°C (59°F). At night it cools down to 6°C (43°F) in Okayama and 1°C (34°F) in Makago.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate rainfall in Okayama with an average of 99 mm (3.9 in) to high rainfall in Makago with 141 mm (5.6 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine is fairly consistent across many areas. Okayama receives about 178 hours of sunlight in March, providing a good balance between sunny spells and cloud cover. If you're after more sunshine hours, take a look at our weather planner for other sun-rich destinations worldwide.

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Best Places to Visit in Okayama in March

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

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 Okayama

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

Temperature range in Okayama (March)

Precipitation variation in Okayama (March)

Okayama

In March Okayama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
12°C (54°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
178 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
66 mm (2.6 in)
99 mm (3.9 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
pleasant
Climate in Okayama →

Kurashiki

In March Kurashiki generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
178 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
70 mm (2.8 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
17 days
18 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kurashiki →

Makago

In March Makago generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°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)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-2°C (28°F)
1°C (34°F)
6°C (43°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
178 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
118 mm (4.6 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
143 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Makago →

Mimasaka

In March Mimasaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C (36°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
0°C (32°F)
2°C (36°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
144 hours
178 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
114 mm (4.5 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Mimasaka →

Setouchi

In March Setouchi 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
144 hours
178 hours
193 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
105 mm (4.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
18 days
19 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Setouchi →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Okayama 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 99 mm (3.9 in)
Kurashiki 15°C (59°F) 6°C (43°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Makago 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 141 mm (5.6 in)
Mimasaka 14°C (57°F) 2°C (36°F) 114 mm (4.5 in)
Setouchi 14°C (57°F) 7°C (45°F) 105 mm (4.1 in)

Okayama weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Okayama, Japan typically experiences tolerable weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Okayama average around 15°C (59°F), and temperatures drop to about 6°C (43°F) at night.

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

Average temperatures in Okayama, Japan during March range from a nighttime low near 6°C (43°F) to a daytime high around 15°C (59°F) in Okayama.

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

Not particularly. Okayama averages just 99 mm (3.9 in) of rain in March, making it a mostly dry month for Okayama, Japan.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Okayama, Japan?

In our opinion, March is a good time to visit Okayama, Japan with overall tolerable weather in Okayama. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

On average, the best time to visit Okayama, Japan is in April, May, September, October and November with generally pleasant weather in Okayama. On the other hand, the weather in July and August tend to be poor.

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