Yamagata Weather in March

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

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Zao Onsen Tsuruoka Yamagata Tendo

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

What to Expect in Yamagata in March

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

Temperatures

You can expect cold maximum daytime temperatures of around 8°C (46°F) and nighttime temperatures around -2°C (28°F) in Zao Onsen.

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

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high snow/rainfall in Zao Onsen with an average of 106 mm (4.2 in) to heavy snow/rainfall in Tsuruoka with 171 mm (6.7 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine amounts are decent in most places. Zao Onsen gets approximately 181 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 Yamagata by month

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

January3°C (37°F) February4°C (39°F) March8°C (46°F) April15°C (59°F) May20°C (68°F) June23°C (73°F) This monthJuly27°C (81°F) August28°C (82°F) September25°C (77°F) October18°C (64°F) November12°C (54°F) December6°C (43°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Yamagata in March

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

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 Yamagata

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

Temperature range in Yamagata (March)

Precipitation variation in Yamagata (March)

Zao Onsen

In March Zao Onsen generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
181 hours
195 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
106 mm (4.2 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Zao Onsen →

Tsuruoka

In March Tsuruoka generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C (45°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and heavy monthly 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)
13°C (55°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
5°C (41°F)
Monthly rainfall
206 mm (8.1 in)
171 mm (6.7 in)
139 mm (5.5 in)
Monthly rainy days
27 days
26 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
poor
Climate in Tsuruoka →

Yamagata

In March Yamagata generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
14°C (57°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
3°C (37°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
181 hours
195 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
110 mm (4.3 in)
102 mm (4 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Yamagata →

Tendo

In March Tendo generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 8°C (46°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)
8°C (46°F)
15°C (59°F)
Min temperature
-5°C (23°F)
-2°C (28°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly sun hours
157 hours
181 hours
195 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
98 mm (3.9 in)
109 mm (4.3 in)
103 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Tendo →

Kaminoyama

In March Kaminoyama 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
157 hours
181 hours
195 hours
Monthly snow/rainfall
103 mm (4.1 in)
112 mm (4.4 in)
104 mm (4.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
26 days
24 days
18 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in Kaminoyama →

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

Popular cities in March

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Zao Onsen 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 106 mm (4.2 in)
Tsuruoka 7°C (45°F) 1°C (34°F) 171 mm (6.7 in)
Yamagata 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 110 mm (4.3 in)
Tendo 8°C (46°F) -2°C (28°F) 109 mm (4.3 in)
Kaminoyama 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 112 mm (4.4 in)
Yonezawa 7°C (45°F) -2°C (28°F) 130 mm (5.1 in)

Yamagata weather in March: frequently asked questions

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

Yamagata, Japan typically experiences poor weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Zao Onsen average around 8°C (46°F), and temperatures drop to about -2°C (28°F) at night.

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

In Zao Onsen, the average daytime high in March is 8°C (46°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around -2°C (28°F).

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

Yes, March tends to be a wetter month in Yamagata, Japan. Average snow/rainfall in Zao Onsen sits around 106 mm (4.2 in).

Is March a Good Time to Visit Yamagata, Japan?

Given the typically poor weather conditions in Zao Onsen, March may not be the ideal time to visit Yamagata, Japan.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May offering mostly perfect weather in Zao Onsen. On the other hand, the weather in January, February, March and December tend to be poor.

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