Shinano weather in March (Niigata Prefecture, Japan)

Planning a trip to Shinano in March? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In March, Shinano typically experiences low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -2°C.

Shinano in March usually receives heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 164 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 22 days of snow/rain are anticipated.

The area experiences a moderate amount of sunshine, with approximately 170 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 Shinano. May typically offers the most optimal weather. In contrast, January, February, March, July, November and December tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Shinano, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 72%  

Precipitation 164 mm  

Rainy days 22 days  

Humidity 68% *  

Sunshine 170 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Nagano, Japan (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Japan in March

Find out more about the weather in Japan in March and which places have the best weather 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 Shinano in March?

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 in March.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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