Hokkaido weather in March
March is one of the least pleasant months in Hokkaido: highs of 0°C (33°F) and about 72 mm (2.8 in) of rain on average. Nights average -6°C (21°F) and cloud cover 82% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd driest month of the year and the 4th coolest. Compared with February, it is warmer and about as wet; April brings highs of 8°C (46°F) and 62 mm (2.4 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Sapporo, the largest city in Hokkaido. See below for other places.
Is March a good time to visit Hokkaido?
least pleasant month Weather score 32/100.
March is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Hokkaido. For better conditions, consider May–Sep.
Does it rain a lot in Hokkaido in March?
Some rain is normal: about 72 mm (2.8 in) falls in an average March. It is the 2nd driest month of the year.
How warm is Hokkaido in March?
Days average 0°C (33°F) and nights -6°C (21°F).
Hokkaido weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | -4°C (25°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 103 mm | 92% | least pleasant |
| February | -3°C (26°F) | -10°C (14°F) | 83 mm | 88% | least pleasant |
| March | 0°C (33°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 72 mm | 82% | least pleasant |
| April | 8°C (46°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 62 mm | 72% | fair |
| May | 15°C (59°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 74 mm | 69% | best |
| June | 20°C (67°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 83 mm | 72% | best |
| July | 23°C (74°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 121 mm | 75% | best |
| August | 24°C (75°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 160 mm | 74% | best |
| September | 20°C (68°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 137 mm | 71% | best |
| October | 13°C (56°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 118 mm | 75% | fair |
| November | 5°C (42°F) | -1°C (30°F) | 129 mm | 85% | least pleasant |
| December | -2°C (28°F) | -7°C (19°F) | 130 mm | 92% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Hokkaido in March
Weather can differ a lot within Hokkaido: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sapporo | 0°C (33°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 72 mm | least pleasant |
| Asahikawa | -1°C (30°F) | -8°C (17°F) | 52 mm | least pleasant |
| Hakodate | 3°C (38°F) | -1°C (29°F) | 68 mm | least pleasant |
| Tomakomai | 3°C (37°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Kushiro | 2°C (36°F) | -4°C (24°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Obihiro | 1°C (34°F) | -8°C (18°F) | 53 mm | least pleasant |
| Ebetsu | 0°C (33°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 72 mm | least pleasant |
| Kitami | 1°C (33°F) | -7°C (20°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Otaru | 0°C (33°F) | -6°C (21°F) | 72 mm | least pleasant |
| Chitose | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |
| Muroran | 2°C (35°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 70 mm | least pleasant |
| Iwamizawa | 1°C (34°F) | -6°C (20°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |