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Nikko in March
what's the weather like?

March is a difficult time — July offers much better conditions.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 36.75°N 139.60°E
8°CMax temperature
49%Rainy days
10.6hSunshine / day

Nikko weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-1°C – 8°C
🌧 Rainy days
49% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
4.1/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (7.0/10)

Should you visit Nikko in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : █████░░░░░ 49%
🌡 Temperature : ██░░░░░░░░ 8°C
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 10.6h/d

Our take: March is a difficult time for Nikko. July (7.0/10) is much more favourable.

Nikko in March by trip type

What to expect in March

Spring marks the start of the good season in Nikko. Temperatures rise (8°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 49% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned.

All months for Nikko

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScoreSki score 🎿
🌨️ January-4°C3°C36%2.19.2h4.1/108.2/10
🌨️ February-5°C4°C36%2.210.0h4.1/108.3/10
🌦️ March-1°C8°C49%5.510.6h4.1/106.9/10
🌦️ April4°C14°C54%6.411.2h5.0/104.8/10
🌦️ May10°C18°C59%8.211.0h6.8/104.0/10
🌧️ June14°C21°C79%10.29.9h6.4/103.0/10
🌧️ July19°C25°C84%12.99.5h7.0/102.4/10
🌦️ August20°C26°C90%11.910.9h7.0/102.5/10
🌧️ September16°C22°C82%11.48.2h6.1/102.5/10
🌦️ October10°C16°C62%9.38.6h4.7/103.6/10
🌦️ November4°C11°C39%3.29.0h4.6/105.8/10
🌦️ December-2°C6°C36%2.28.9h4.1/107.6/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Nikko averages 8°C, 49% rainy days and 10.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 4.1/10. See methodology →

March vs July (best month)

The best month is July (score 7.0/10). Difference:

FAQ — Nikko in March

Is March a good time to visit Nikko?
Yes, March is an excellent time for skiing (score 6.9/10). With 8°C max and 49% precipitation, snow conditions are good.
Can you ski in Nikko in March?
Yes, March is excellent for skiing (score 6.9/10). With 8°C max and 49% precipitation, snow conditions are good.

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