March weather forecast
Kanazawa, Japan

March signals the arrival of spring in Kanazawa, with temperatures climbing to 11°C (51.8°F) and snowfall dropping to just 270mm (10.63"). The daylight hours begin to increase, leading to longer periods of sunshine that briefly punctuate the otherwise chilly weather. The sea also slowly begins to warm up, contributing to the moderately cool weather. With fewer rainy days compared to the preceding months, the city starts to bloom.

Temperature

March brings a slight increase in the average high-temperature, progressing from a chilly 7.3°C (45.1°F) in February to a cool 11°C (51.8°F). In the month of March, Kanazawa records a consistent average low-temperature of 3°C (37.4°F).

Humidity

The least humid month in Kanazawa is March, with an average relative humidity of 67%.

Rainfall

In Kanazawa, in March, it is raining for 18.4 days, with typically 159mm (6.26") of accumulated precipitation. In Kanazawa, during the entire year, the rain falls for 193.7 days and collects up to 2399mm (94.45") of precipitation.

Snowfall

January through March, November and December are months with snowfall in Kanazawa. March is the last month it regularly snows. During 8.1 snowfall days, in March, Kanazawa aggregates 270mm (10.63") of snow. Throughout the year, in Kanazawa, Japan, there are 54.6 snowfall days, and 2780mm (109.45") of snow is accumulated.

Sea temperature

February and March, with an average sea temperature of 11°C (51.8°F), are months with the coldest seawater in Kanazawa.
Note: Entering waters of 11°C (51.8°F) is life-endangering. A mere moment in 13°C (55.4°F) waters feels piercing cold, and below 10°C (50°F) it can lead to immediate cold shock and cessation of breathing control, depending on body resilience.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Kanazawa is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March in Kanazawa, Japan, sunrise is at 06:23 and sunset at 17:47. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:40 and sunset at 18:14 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March in Kanazawa is 4.6h.

UV index

In Kanazawa, the average daily maximum UV index in March is 5. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: In March, an average UV index of 5 transforms into the following instructions:
Undertake precautions - Obligation exists to protect against skin and eye damage. To avoid the Sun's strongest rays, limit exposure around the mid-day period. A wide-brim hat offers excellent sun protection for the eyes, ears, face, and neck. Sunglasses with UVA and UVB protection significantly reduce eye damage from sun exposure. Forewarned is forearmed! The Sun's UV radiation can be almost doubled in intensity by snow reflection.