Shimane Weather in March

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

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Matsue Tsuwano Izumo Yasugi

Thinking about venturing to Shimane, Japan this March and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:

What to Expect in Shimane in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) in Matsue.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Izumo with an average of 127 mm (5 in) to high rainfall in Yasugi with 139 mm (5.5 in).

Explore Shimane by month

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

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March12°C (54°F) April17°C (63°F) May21°C (70°F) June24°C (75°F) This monthJuly28°C (82°F) August29°C (84°F) September26°C (79°F) October22°C (72°F) November17°C (63°F) December12°C (54°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Shimane in March

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

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 Shimane

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

Temperature range in Shimane (March)

Precipitation variation in Shimane (March)

Matsue

In March Matsue generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C (45°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
7°C (45°F)
11°C (52°F)
Monthly rainfall
151 mm (5.9 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Matsue →

Tsuwano

In March Tsuwano generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
2°C (36°F)
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
148 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
109 mm (4.3 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
144 mm (5.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Tsuwano →

Izumo

In March Izumo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
121 mm (4.8 in)
127 mm (5 in)
113 mm (4.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
22 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Izumo →

Yasugi

In March Yasugi generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°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)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly rainfall
150 mm (5.9 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
121 mm (4.8 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
21 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Yasugi →

Hamada

In March Hamada generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 6°C (43°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
6°C (43°F)
10°C (50°F)
Monthly sun hours
79 hours
148 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
129 mm (5.1 in)
137 mm (5.4 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
Climate in Hamada →

Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at all destinations in Shimane, in Japan.

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Matsue 12°C (54°F) 7°C (45°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Tsuwano 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)
Izumo 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 127 mm (5 in)
Yasugi 12°C (54°F) 6°C (43°F) 139 mm (5.5 in)
Hamada 13°C (55°F) 6°C (43°F) 137 mm (5.4 in)

Shimane weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

March in Shimane, Japan brings less favorable weather. In Matsue, daytime temperatures are typically around 12°C (54°F) and nighttime lows hover near 7°C (45°F).

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

Matsue averages a daytime maximum of 12°C (54°F) in March, with overnight lows close to 7°C (45°F).

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

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Shimane, Japan. Average rainfall in Matsue sits around 138 mm (5.4 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Shimane, Japan?

Given the typically less favorable weather conditions in Matsue, March may not be the ideal time to visit Shimane, Japan.

Generally speaking, May, June, August and October provide very good weather in Matsue. The weather in January, February, March and December, on the other hand, tends to be less favorable.

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