Saitama Weather in March

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

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Chichibu Kawagoe Kumagaya Fukaya

Considering a trip to Saitama, 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 Saitama in March

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

Temperatures

During the day the temperature is cold in Ogano at 12°C (54°F) and mild in Kawaguchi at 15°C (59°F). As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 5°C (41°F) in Kawaguchi and 1°C (34°F) in Ogano.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Saitama, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Fukaya with an average of 103 mm (4.1 in) to high rainfall in Ogano with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Chichibu gets around 189 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 Saitama by month

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

January8°C (46°F) February8°C (46°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May22°C (72°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September25°C (77°F) October20°C (68°F) November15°C (59°F) December10°C (50°F)
Best Time to Visit Saitama →

Best Places to Visit in Saitama in March

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

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 Saitama

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

Temperature range in Saitama (March)

Precipitation variation in Saitama (March)

Chichibu

In March Chichibu generally has moderate 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
8°C (46°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
170 hours
189 hours
197 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
158 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Chichibu →

Kawagoe

In March Kawagoe generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°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
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
188 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
72 mm (2.8 in)
108 mm (4.3 in)
122 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
15 days
15 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kawagoe →

Kumagaya

In March Kumagaya 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)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
188 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
124 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
14 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Kumagaya →

Fukaya

In March Fukaya 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)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
188 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
67 mm (2.6 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
9 days
13 days
15 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Fukaya →

Kawaguchi

In March Kawaguchi 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)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
185 hours
188 hours
189 hours
Monthly rainfall
73 mm (2.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
11 days
16 days
16 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
pleasant
Climate in Kawaguchi →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Chichibu 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 132 mm (5.2 in)
Kawagoe 14°C (57°F) 4°C (39°F) 108 mm (4.3 in)
Kumagaya 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Fukaya 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 103 mm (4.1 in)
Kawaguchi 15°C (59°F) 5°C (41°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Hanno 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)

Saitama weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Saitama, Japan brings poor weather. In Chichibu, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 1°C (34°F).

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

Chichibu averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 1°C (34°F).

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

Saitama, Japan sees substantial rainfall in March. Chichibu typically averages about 132 mm (5.2 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Saitama, Japan?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Saitama, Japan with often poor weather in Chichibu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and November offering mostly tolerable weather in Chichibu. The weather in January, February, March, June, July, September and December, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

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