Zao Onsen weather in March (Yamagata, Japan)

Curious about the climate in Zao Onsen this March? Check out our in-depth weather guide for this month.

Temperatures

In March, Zao Onsen typically experiences low temperatures and high snow/rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 8°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate -2°C.

Precipitation

Zao Onsen in March usually receives high snow/rainfall, averaging around 106 mm for the month. The climate data from previous years indicates that there are typically about 24 days days of snow/rain.

Average sunshine

With about 181 hours of sunshine, the area enjoys a nice balance of sun and clouds, creating a pleasant environment.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, March may not be the ideal month to visit Zao Onsen. May typically offers the best circumstances. While January, February, March and December tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Zao Onsen, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature -2°C  

Max Temperature 8°C  

Chance of Rain 80%  

Precipitation 106 mm  

Rainy days 24 days  

Humidity 62% *  

Sunshine 181 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine 51% *  

Data from: Sendai, Japan (45 KM, 28 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

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

1/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

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