Shakotan weather in March (Hokkaido, Japan)

Is March a good time to explore Shakotan weather-wise? Want to know if it's a good time to visit? This page has all the weather details for the month.

Temperatures

March in Shakotan generally includes low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. During the day, temperatures can climb to about 4°C. At night, they may fall to a cooler -2°C. With temperatures this low, you'll need to dress warmly. Staying prepared is crucial to avoid the discomfort of the cold.

Precipitation

Shakotan in March usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 80 mm for the month. Climate statistics over the past 30 years suggest around 26 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 151 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Shakotan, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 4°C  

Chance of Rain 85%  

Precipitation 80 mm  

Rainy days 26 days  

Humidity 66% *  

Sunshine 151 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

Data from: Sapporo, Japan (66 KM, 41 Miles).

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.

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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

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