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Chippubetsu Weather in March

Chippubetsu in March

The short of it: Chippubetsu in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -6 °C (22 °F), with 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -6° · rain 56 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: June & May

March in Chippubetsu brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -6°, with about 56 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 56 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 82 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Chippubetsu runs cooler than most and drier than most in March. Hokuryū, 4 km to the WNW, sees much the same highs.

March in Chippubetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
12th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 8.0 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
HokuryūHokkaido4 km WNW3°-6°57 mm
NumataHokkaido5 km NNW3°-6°58 mm
FukagawaHokkaido9 km SE3°-6°54 mm
MoseushiHokkaido9 km S3°-6°55 mm
UryūHokkaido16 km SSW3°-5°58 mm
TakikawaHokkaido24 km SSW3°-5°59 mm
AkabiraHokkaido25 km SSE3°-6°54 mm
KikusuichōHokkaido25 km SSW3°-5°59 mm

The Almanac · Chippubetsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 56 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Chippubetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-3°-11°85 mm11 km/h9 h 16 min✦
February-2°-11°64 mm11 km/h10 h 25 min✦
March3°-6°56 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°59 mm13 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May17°7°61 mm12 km/h14 h 42 min✦✦✦✦
June21°12°70 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦✦
July24°16°117 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August25°17°133 mm9 km/h13 h 58 min✦✦✦
September21°12°133 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°110 mm11 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November7°0°119 mm12 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December-1°-7°118 mm12 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chippubetsu in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chippubetsu in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -6 °C (22 °F), with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. It is the driest month of the year, only 56 mm of rain. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Chippubetsu?

The Almanac gives March 1 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are June and May.

How long are the days in Chippubetsu in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 8 h 56 min in December to 15 h 26 min in June.

Does it snow in Chippubetsu in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Chippubetsu in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf.

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