Ōtsu Weather in March

What's the weather like in Ōtsu (Shiga) in March 2024?

The climate in Ōtsu during March can be summarized as cool and damp.

March is in the spring in Ōtsu and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 11°C (52°F), whilst at night 2°C (35°F) is normal.

Ōtsu weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 11.2°C 52.1°F
Nightly temperature 1.9°C 35.3°F
Average temperature 6.5°C 43.7°F
Daily sunshine 5.1 hrs
Avg rainfall 111 mm 4.4 ins
Rainy days 21 days
Sea temperature 13.1°C 55.6°F
Humidity 69%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average March is the 6th driest month of the year in Ōtsu with around 111mm 4.4 inches of rain making it a damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 21 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

March temperatures in Ōtsu

Ōtsu average temperature in March

March rainfall

Ōtsu average rain in March

March hourly sunshine

Ōtsu average rain in March

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Ōtsu in March 2024.

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Ōtsu weather stats

Ōtsu weather statistics
Hottest month: August 31.3°C 88.3°F
Driest month: December 68mm 2.7ins
Sunniest month: August 6.5hrs
Coldest month: January 6.7°C 44.1°F
Wettest month: June 224mm 8.8ins
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