March weather forecastChiba, Japan

March

Weather in March

The transitional period from winter to spring is felt throughout March in Chiba. With the high temperature rising to 12.9°C (55.2°F), it's warmer than February but still retains the chill of winter. Rainfall intensifies this month, with total precipitation reaching 74mm (2.91") marking it distinctly wetter than its predecessor months. Chiba strips off its winter cloak entirely by the end of this month, saying goodbye to snowfall. Despite the increased precipitation, the lengthening daylight continues to herald the arrival of spring.

Temperature

Chiba's weather in March shows a minor rise in the average high-temperature, moving slightly up from February's frosty 9.8°C (49.6°F) to a fresh 12.9°C (55.2°F). During March, Chiba consistently records a temperature low averaging a frosty 7.1°C (44.8°F).

Humidity

The average relative humidity in March is 68%.

Rainfall

In Chiba, in March, during 15 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Chiba, during the entire year, the rain falls for 162.9 days and collects up to 921mm (36.26") of precipitation.

Snowfall

March through December are months without snowfall.

Sea temperature

In March, the average sea temperature is 14.7°C (58.5°F).
Note: Diving into 14.7°C (58.5°F) is practical below 10°C (50°F), given you're wearing protective swim gear; without it, expect a quick onset of cold shock and a struggle to breathe. Merely touching waters at 13°C (55.4°F) feels ice-cold.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Chiba, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:00 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Chiba is 6.3h.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Chiba are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index value of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A maximum daily UV index of 3 during March morphs into the following directions:
Proceed with care. Light skin individuals may be exposed to burns in fewer than 30 minutes. Avoiding the Sun during its peak radiation time around midday is a healthy practice. For optimum UV protection, wear sun-resistant attire complemented with a hat and quality shades.

Updated: Jan 31, 2024
Published by: Weather Atlas | About Us
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Frequently asked questions

In Chiba, 12.9°C (55.2°F) is the average high-temperature and 7.1°C (44.8°F) is the average low-temperature during March.

In Chiba, the average relative humidity in March is 68%.

In Chiba, Japan, in March, during 15 rainfall days, 74mm (2.91") of precipitation is typically accumulated.

In Chiba, Japan, snow does not fall in March through December.

In March, it doesn't snow. February is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Chiba, Japan, the average seawater temperature in March is 14.7°C (58.5°F). At temperatures below 10°C (50°F), swimming in a suitably protected swimsuit is feasible; otherwise, cold shock and loss of breathing control are imminent. Even a short swim, without thermal protection, at temperatures around 13°C (55.4°F) is not comfortable.

The average day length in March in Chiba, Japan, is 11h and 58min.

In March, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 06:09 and sunset at 17:34. On the last day of the month, in Chiba, Japan, sunrise is at 05:27 and sunset at 18:00 JST.

In March, the average sunshine duration in Chiba is 6.3h.

January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3, are months with the lowest UV index.

In March, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index estimate of 3 to 5 represents a medium health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation.

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Long-term

Year J F March A M J J A S O N D

Feb

March

Apr

Average high temperature

9.8°C

12.9°C

17.2°C

Average low temperature

Average pressure

Average wind speed

Average max. wind speed

18.7km/h

19km/h

18.8km/h

Average wind speed gusts

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

1.3

Average sea temperature

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average sunshine days

14.4

13.4

Average UV index

Average cloud cover

Average visibility

Average temperature in March
Chiba, Japan

Average high temperature in March: 12.9°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (29.8°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (9.3°C).

Average low temperature in March: 7.1°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (24.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (3.8°C).

Average pressure in March
Chiba, Japan

Average pressure in March: 1015.3mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is November (1017.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is June (1009.2mbar).

Average wind speed in March
Chiba, Japan

Average wind speed in March: 17.4km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is March (17.4km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is June (13.4km/h).

Average humidity in March
Chiba, Japan

Average humidity in March: 68%

The month with the highest relative humidity is July (82%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is January (62%).

Average rainfall in March
Chiba, Japan

Average rainfall in March: 74mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is October (124mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is January (41mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Chiba, Japan

Average rainfall days in March: 15 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (17.8 days).
The month with the least rainy days is January (7.2 days).

Average snowfall in March
Chiba, Japan

Average snowfall in March: 0mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (26mm).
The months with the least snowfall are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Chiba, Japan

Average snowfall days in March: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.3 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (0 days).

Average sea temperature in March
Chiba, Japan

Average sea temperature in March: 14.7°C

The best month for swimming (with the highest average sea temperature) is August (25.3°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average sea temperature) is February (14.4°C).

Average daylight in March /
Average sunshine in March
Chiba, Japan

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 30min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 48min).

Average sunshine in March: 6h and 18min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 10h and 12min).
The month with the least sunshine is February (Average sunshine: 5h and 18min).

Average sunshine days in March
Chiba, Japan

Average sunshine days in March: 14.4 days

The month with the most sunshine days is January (22.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is June (10.3 days).

Average UV index in March
Chiba, Japan

Average UV index in March: 3

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 7).
The months with the lowest UV index are January, February, March, November and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in March
Chiba, Japan

Average cloud cover in March: 45

The month with the most cloud cover is June (Cloud cover 47).
The month with the least cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 32).

Average visibility in March
Chiba, Japan

Average visibility in March: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The month with the lowest visibility is July (9km).