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Hokkaido - Japan weather in March 2026

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Hokkaido - Japan weather in March 2026

 

Day

4 °C

 

Night

-3 °C

 

Sea

5 °C

 

Precipitation

74 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

16 days

in month

 

Daylight

12 hours

average

 

Sunshine

5 hours

average

 

Humidity

72 %

 

Day

4 °C

 

Night

-3 °C

 

Sea

5 °C

 

Precipitation

74 mm

in month

 

Rainy days

16 days

in month

 

Daylight

12 hours

average

 

Sunshine

5 hours

average

 

Humidity

72 %

Overview: Hokkaido - Japan
In March in Hokkaido, the average air temperature ranges from 4 °C (39 °F) during the day to -3 °C (26 °F) at night. There are 16 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 74 mm (2.90 in).

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In March in Hokkaido, the average air temperature ranges from 4 °C (39 °F) during the day to -3 °C (26 °F) at night. There are 16 days of rain on average, where the rainfall is 74 mm (2.90 in).

Is March a good month to visit Hokkaido?

In March there are not good conditions to visit Hokkaido. Since Hokkaido is a region with winter sports possibilities, then March can be suitable to visit for this purpose. A relatively low temperature of 4 °C (39 °F) may be ideal for walking or outdoor activities, but some people may have a different idea of the holiday. The night temperature of -3 °C (26 °F) is not inviting for evening and night activities except for visiting a bar and having beer or two.

How many days of precipitation on average can I expect in March in Hokkaido?

There are 16 days, which are rainy in Hokkaido in March, that is, days with precipitation more than 2 mm (0.08 in). Converted to days of the week, this means that it will occur on an average of 3.7 days of the week, or in general - 53 % days.

What is the temperature in Hokkaido during the day in March?

In March in Hokkaido, the average daily temperatures will be 4 °C (39 °F). Be sure to pack warm clothes, including a jacket and a warm sweater. On some days it may occasionally freeze, but with stronger winds, the feeling of cold may increase.

How windy is Hokkaido in March?

An average wind scale that can be expected in Hokkaido in March is 4.

How heavy is the precipitation in Hokkaido in March?

In Hokkaido in March, there is 74 mm (2.90 in) rainfall, which means on average 3 mm (0.10 in) rainfall per day.

Is there a wet season in March in Hokkaido?

No, there is no wet season in March in Hokkaido - you can expect 16 days of rain during the month.

Is it freezing in March in Hokkaido?

It is possible that it will be freezing in Hokkaido in March, night temperatures will be -3 °C (26 °F) on average.

Is the temperature rising or falling in the course of time in Hokkaido in March?

Over the course of March in Hokkaido, the temperatures are rising from 2 °C (35 °F) at the beginning of the month to 7 °C (45 °F) at the end of the month.

Is there a dry season in Hokkaido in March?

No, March is not a dry month in Hokkaido, expect rain approximately 16 days in a month.

Is Hokkaido rainier in March than in April?

Yes, Hokkaido is a rainier March than in April.

Is the weather in Hokkaido warmer in March than in February?

Yes, March in Hokkaido is warmer than February by 4 °C (39 °F).

How long is the day (from dawn till dusk) in Hokkaido in March?

The length of daylight in Hokkaido in March is 12 hours.

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