Shirakawa weather in March (Gifu, Japan)

What should you pack for a trip to Shirakawa in March? Here’s a detailed forecast of the month’s weather patterns.

Temperatures

Typically, March in Shirakawa includes low temperatures and heavy snow/rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 7°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around -3°C.

Precipitation

Shirakawa in March falls under the rainy season with heavy snow/rainfall, averaging around 210 mm for the month. When we look at the climate data from the last 30 years, you can expect around 23 days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

The month brings about 138 hours of sunlight, offering a comfortable mix of sun and shade.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Shirakawa. May and August typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February, March, April, June, July, September, October, November and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Shirakawa, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 77%  

Precipitation 210 mm  

Rainy days 23 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 138 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Fukui, Japan (64 KM, 40 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.

Weather conditions Weather

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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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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