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Chūō Weather in March

Chūō in March

The short of it: Chūō in March averages a high of 15 °C (58 °F) and a low of 2 °C (36 °F), with 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and December. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 15° · low 2° · rain 90 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

✦✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: November & December

March in Chūō brings afternoons near 15° and nights around 2°, with about 90 mm of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 15°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 8th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 min in mid-March, 61 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and December.

Against its neighbours, Chūō runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Minamiarupusu, 4 km to the WNW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Chūō, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
8th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 37 mm more rain
Versus April
5° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MinamiarupusuYamanashi4 km WNW14°2°91 mm
Minami-AlpsYamanashi4 km NW14°2°91 mm
RyūōYamanashi6 km N14°2°85 mm
KofuYamanashi10 km NE13°2°81 mm
KaiYamanashi10 km N14°2°82 mm
FuefukiYamanashi13 km ENE14°2°83 mm
YamanashiYamanashi20 km ENE14°2°80 mm
KōshūYamanashi28 km ENE11°0°80 mm

The Almanac · Chūō 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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Much like February: highs about 15°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Climate of Chūō by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January9°-1°42 mm9 km/h10 h 0 min✦✦✦
February11°0°53 mm11 km/h10 h 51 min✦✦✦
March15°2°90 mm12 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦
April19°7°99 mm10 km/h13 h 3 min✦✦✦
May24°12°99 mm10 km/h14 h 2 min✦✦✦
June26°16°144 mm9 km/h14 h 33 min✦✦✦
July30°21°141 mm8 km/h14 h 20 min✦✦
August31°21°121 mm8 km/h13 h 29 min✦✦
September27°18°148 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October22°11°147 mm7 km/h11 h 13 min✦✦✦
November16°5°58 mm7 km/h10 h 14 min✦✦✦✦
December11°-1°38 mm9 km/h9 h 46 min✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Chūō in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Chūō in March?

Days average 15 °C (58 °F) and nights 2 °C (36 °F), with about 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain over the month. Much like February: highs about 15°, nights near 2°. A wool coat will serve you well. Wet spells are common — about 90 mm, the 8th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Chūō?

The Almanac gives March 2 of 5 (travel with care). The best months are November and December.

How long are the days in Chūō in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 46 min in December to 14 h 33 min in June.

Does it snow in Chūō in March?

Hardly — March nights average 2 °C (36 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Chūō in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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