Shiga Weather in March

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

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Otsu Hikone Kusatsu Nagahama

Are you planning a trip a to Shiga, Japan in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Shiga in March

Shiga, Japan is a region in Japan. March in Shiga generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

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

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Kusatsu with an average of 116 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Nagahama with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Most areas see decent amounts of sunshine this month. Otsu gets around 150 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 Shiga by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Shiga - and find the best time to visit. (based on Otsu)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August33°C (91°F) September29°C (84°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December11°C (52°F)
Best Time to Visit Shiga →

Best Places to Visit in Shiga in March

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

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 Shiga

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

Temperature range in Shiga (March)

Precipitation variation in Shiga (March)

Otsu

In March Otsu 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 mixed 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
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
119 mm (4.7 in)
135 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Otsu →

Hikone

In March Hikone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
94 mm (3.7 in)
126 mm (5 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Hikone →

Kusatsu

In March Kusatsu 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 mixed 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
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
84 mm (3.3 in)
116 mm (4.6 in)
130 mm (5.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Kusatsu →

Nagahama

In March Nagahama generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
8°C (46°F)
12°C (54°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
7°C (45°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
157 mm (6.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Nagahama →

Omihachiman

In March Omihachiman generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
90 mm (3.5 in)
118 mm (4.6 in)
134 mm (5.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Omihachiman →

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Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Otsu 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 119 mm (4.7 in)
Hikone 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 126 mm (5 in)
Kusatsu 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 116 mm (4.6 in)
Nagahama 12°C (54°F) 3°C (37°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Omihachiman 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 118 mm (4.6 in)
Higashiomi 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 122 mm (4.8 in)

Shiga weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Expect mixed weather across Shiga, Japan in March. The popular destination of Otsu averages 14°C (57°F) by day and 3°C (37°F) at night during this month.

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

In Otsu, the average daytime high in March is 14°C (57°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 3°C (37°F).

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

Shiga, Japan sees substantial rainfall in March. Otsu typically averages about 119 mm (4.7 in), a mix of wet and dry days, but bring an umbrella.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Shiga, Japan?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Shiga, Japan with often mixed weather in Otsu.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly very good weather in Otsu. The weather in January, February, July and August, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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