March weather forecastNara, Japan

March

Weather in March

March marks a distinct breakpoint in Nara’s seasonal cycle. The advent of spring teases the city with gentle warmth, and a palpable shift is also seen in the skies. The melting snow paves the way for rainfall, making it a somewhat wet month. The city now starts to bloom with flowers and foliage, which fill the landscape with a dash of color. With increased daylight hours, March signals the end of winter and welcomes the warm embrace of spring.

Temperature

March's arrival sees a mild rise in the average high-temperature, transitioning from February's frosty 9.6°C (49.3°F) to a refreshing 13.4°C (56.1°F). An average low-temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F) is anticipated throughout the nights in Nara during March.

Humidity

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

Rainfall

In March, in Nara, Japan, the rain falls for 12.3 days. Throughout March, 103mm (4.06") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, in Nara, there are 120.6 rainfall days, and 1316mm (51.81") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

January through March and December are months with snowfall. March is the last month it regularly snows in Nara, Japan. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Nara aggregates 10mm (0.39") of snow. Throughout the year, in Nara, there are 4.8 snowfall days, and 80mm (3.15") of snow is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in March in Nara is 11h and 58min.
On the first day of March, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:17 JST.

Sunshine

The average sunshine in March is 4.8h.

UV index

In March, the average daily maximum UV index in Nara is 6. A UV Index reading of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the average person.
Note: The daily high UV index of 6 during March translates into the following recommendations:
Refrain from overexposure. Fair-skinned individuals could burn in under 20 minutes. Limit your direct sun exposure, especially between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., when UV radiation is strongest. Shade structures might not provide complete sun protection. Limit sun-induced ocular harm with sunglasses that feature UVA and UVB filtration. Pay attention! The reflection of snow can enhance the Sun's UV radiation almost double.

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

During March, Nara experiences an average high-temperature of 13.4°C (56.1°F) and a low-temperature of 2.3°C (36.1°F).

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

In Nara, in March, it is raining for 12.3 days, with typically 103mm (4.06") of accumulated precipitation.

March is the last month it regularly snows in Nara. During 0.8 snowfall days, in March, Nara aggregates 10mm (0.39") of snow.

In March, the average day length in Nara, Japan, is 11h and 58min.

On the first day of March in Nara, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:52. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:44 and sunset at 18:17 JST.

In Nara, the average sunshine duration in March is 4.8h.

The average daily maximum UV index in March in Nara, Japan, is 6. A UV Index value of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health threat from unsafe exposure to Sun's UV rays.

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

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March

Apr

Average high temperature

9.6°C

13.4°C

19.8°C

Average low temperature

Average humidity

Average rainfall

Average rainfall days

Average snowfall

Average snowfall days

Average daylight

Average sunshine

Average UV index

Average temperature in March
Nara, Japan

Average high temperature in March: 13.4°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is August (32.6°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (8.7°C).

Average low temperature in March: 2.3°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is August (22.6°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (-0.2°C).

Average humidity in March
Nara, Japan

Average humidity in March: 68%

The months with the highest relative humidity are July, September and October (77%).
The month with the lowest relative humidity is April (65%).

Average rainfall in March
Nara, Japan

Average rainfall in March: 103.2mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is June (188.8mm).
The driest month (with the least rainfall) is December (47.3mm).

Average rainfall days in March
Nara, Japan

Average rainfall days in March: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is June (12.9 days).
The month with the least rainy days is December (7.7 days).

Average snowfall in March
Nara, Japan

Average snowfall in March: 10mm

The month with the highest snowfall is February (40mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in March
Nara, Japan

Average snowfall days in March: 0.8 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (1.9 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

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

Average daylight in March: 12h and 0min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 24min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 54min).

Average sunshine in March: 4h and 48min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 6h and 36min).
The month with the least sunshine is January (Average sunshine: 3h and 48min).