Cool
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days.
March verdict
Niigata, Japan in March
Weather score18Poor
Poor for holiday weather
Average highs are around 9°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months. Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
9°C
Rain
102mm
Sun
4.5h
Sea
10°C
Weather score
18
Poor
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Showers
Rainfall averages 102mm, so some wet days are possible.
Limited sun
Sunshine averages 4.5h per day, so this is not one of the brighter months.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 10°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Niigata, Japan with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
March9°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Niigata'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
March102mm average rain
March is one of Niigata's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to June and August
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March4.5 hours average sun
March sits close to Niigata'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
March10°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 23°C in this stretch, so swimming comfort is at its strongest.
Weather score
March18 weather score
March scores below Niigata's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsJune to September
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.
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