Otaru in March

3.5out of 10

Not the best time

Cold: highs around 2°C. Very wet: about 15 rainy days.

2°CAvg high
-3°CAvg low
15Rainy days (75 mm)
11:39 hDaylight
05:56Sunrise · 17:35 Sunset

Why this score

  • Cold: highs around 2°C
  • Very wet: about 15 rainy days
  • Nights fall to about -3°C

What to wear and pack

  • Winter coat, hat and scarf
  • Rain jacket or compact umbrella
  • Gloves for freezing mornings

How reliable is the forecast?

Rain in March varies a lot between years (±3.8 rainy days), so check the forecast closer to your trip. Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.

Year at a glance

-3° -6° J -2° -6° F 2° -3° M 7° 2° A 12° 7° M 17° 12° J 21° 17° J 23° 19° A 20° 16° S 14° 9° O 6° 2° N 0° -4° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January -3°C-6°C98 mm 21– – 2.1
February -2°C-6°C80 mm 17– – 2.8
March 2°C-3°C75 mm 15– – 3.5
April 7°C2°C66 mm 11– – 5.1
May 12°C7°C84 mm 12– – 5.9
June 17°C12°C77 mm 11– – 6.7
July 21°C17°C127 mm 13– – 6.9
August 23°C19°C162 mm 14– – 6.9
September 20°C16°C149 mm 14– – 6.5
October 14°C9°C116 mm 15– – 5.5
November 6°C2°C129 mm 19– – 3.8
December 0°C-4°C125 mm 22– – 2.1

Frequently asked questions

How hot is Otaru in March?

Daytime highs average 2°C and nights about -3°C.

When is the best time to visit Otaru?

The best months are July, August, June, September.