Cool
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Hikone, Japan in March
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 10°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 120mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
10°C
Rain
120mm
Sun
4.9h
Sea
11°C
Weather score
18
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 120mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.9h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 11°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Hikone, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March10°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Hikone's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsJune to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March120mm average rain
March sits on the drier side of Hikone's year, which helps with sightseeing and transfers.
Driest monthsJanuary to March, August, and October to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March4.9 hours average sun
March sits close to Hikone's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsApril to May and August
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March11°C average sea
March is one of the coolest sea months, so the water may feel fresher than in peak months.
Warmest seaJuly to September
Sea temperatures are usually near 25°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March18 weather score
March is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsJuly to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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