ClimateForecastMarchApril >>

Sapporo weather in March (Hokkaido, Japan)

How is March weather typically in Sapporo? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

In March, Sapporo usually has low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. Throughout the day, temperatures can rise to about 4°C. At night, they generally drop to -5°C. Prepare for low temperatures this month by wearing plenty of layers. It's essential to stay warm in such cold conditions.

Precipitation

Sapporo in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 69 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 25 days of snow/rain this month.

Average sunshine

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 151 hours of sunlight expected. This makes it neither too gloomy nor overly bright.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Sapporo. June typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Sapporo climate page with graphs.

 

Sapporo, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature -5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 4°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 83%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 69 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 25 days  
HumidityHumidity 66%  
SunshineSunshine 151 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in March

Find out more about the weather in Japan and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Map not visible? Whoops sorry! Please refresh the page.
Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
3/10
Walking
3/10
Camping
1/10
Outdoor sports
3/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Sapporo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.