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Suwa Weather in March

Thinking of visiting Suwa in March? Expect low temperatures reaching 8°C (46°F) during the day, dropping to -3°C (27°F) at night, and note that quite a bit of snow/rainfall is likely.

Rainfall in Suwa in March

Snow/rain is expected on roughly 17 days, totalling around 133 mm (5.2 in) for the month. Wet weather is a regular and significant part of this month. Frequent days of rain combined with high totals means proper waterproofs are worth packing.

Temperature in Suwa in March

March in Suwa brings typical temperatures with highs around 8°C (46°F) and lows of -3°C (27°F). Even at the warmest part of the day, temperatures stay low. Dressing warmly from the start is the sensible approach. At -3°C (27°F) overnight, frost and ice are likely outside. Indoors, consider packing an extra blanket if you're unsure about the heating.

Sunshine in Suwa in March

There are approximately 198 hours of sunshine this month, resulting in mostly clear days. Despite the cool temperatures, the sunshine makes it an enjoyable time to be outside.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Suwa. Our weather planner can help you explore destinations with more pleasant weather conditions.

Suwa Temperature in March

Min Temperature
-3°C (27°F)
Max Temperature
8°C (46°F)
Chance of Rain
58%
Precipitation
133 mm (5.2 in)
Rainy days
17 days
Humidity
56% *
Sunshine
198 hours *
Percentage Sunshine
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* Data from: Kofu, Japan (59 KM, 37 Miles).

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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).

What to Wear in Suwa in March

Dress warmly and in layers for your trip to Suwa in March. A good base layer system works wonders. Start with good thermal underwear, add something warm like a fleece sweater, then finish with a waterproof jacket on top. Expect heavy rainfall, so bring good rain protection and waterproof bags. You'll definitely want to pack sunglasses and sunscreen. There will be plenty of bright sunshine this month.

What To Do in Suwa in March

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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