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Kitami Weather in March

Kitami in March

The short of it: Kitami in March averages a high of 3 °C (37 °F) and a low of -6 °C (21 °F), with 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 1 of 5 for a visit; the best months are July and August. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -6° · rain 70 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

✦ Travel with care for a visit · best months: July & August

March in Kitami brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -6°, with about 70 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

The sun is up for about 11 h 48 min in mid-March, 83 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack a heavy coat, gloves and a scarf, and an oilskin besides. The Almanac rates March 1 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are July and August.

Against its neighbours, Kitami runs warmer than most and about as wet in March. Motomachi, 15 km to the SW, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Kitami, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 26 mm more rain
Versus April
8° colder
Day–night spread
9°
Snow season
Nov–Apr
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
MotomachiHokkaido15 km SW2°-7°67 mm
HonchōHokkaido15 km SE2°-6°73 mm
MotomachiHokkaido17 km E2°-6°66 mm
OzoraHokkaido25 km ENE2°-6°60 mm
OketoHokkaido28 km WSW1°-8°71 mm
ToppushiHokkaido33 km NNW2°-7°52 mm
RikubetsuHokkaido39 km SSW1°-8°82 mm
EngaruHokkaido39 km NW1°-7°59 mm

The Almanac · Kitami 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°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Kitami by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-4°-12°63 mm10 km/h9 h 15 min✦
February-3°-12°44 mm10 km/h10 h 25 min✦✦
March3°-6°70 mm12 km/h11 h 48 min✦
April10°1°72 mm14 km/h13 h 23 min✦✦
May16°6°73 mm13 km/h14 h 43 min✦✦
June19°11°80 mm10 km/h15 h 26 min✦✦✦
July23°15°110 mm9 km/h15 h 8 min✦✦✦
August24°17°130 mm9 km/h13 h 59 min✦✦✦
September21°13°139 mm10 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October15°5°97 mm11 km/h10 h 55 min✦✦
November8°-1°71 mm12 km/h9 h 35 min✦
December0°-8°76 mm10 km/h8 h 56 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Kitami in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Kitami in March?

Days average 3 °C (37 °F) and nights -6 °C (21 °F), with about 70 mm (2.8 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 5° from February to about 3°, with nights near -6°. Wet spells are common — about 70 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Kitami?

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

How long are the days in Kitami 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 Kitami in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Kitami in March?

A heavy coat, gloves, a hat and a scarf, plus a good raincoat — it is a wet month.

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