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Tōbetsu Weather in March

Tōbetsu in March

The short of it: Tōbetsu in March averages a high of 3 °C (38 °F) and a low of -4 °C (24 °F), with 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain and about 11 h 48 min of daylight. Rated 2 of 5 for a visit; the best months are June and May. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 3° · low -4° · rain 64 mm · daylight 11 h 48 min

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

March in Tōbetsu brings afternoons near 3° and nights around -4°, with about 64 mm of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 64 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, 81 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 2 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are June and May.

Against its neighbours, Tōbetsu runs cooler than most and wetter than most in March. Ebetsu, 12 km to the SSE, sees much the same highs.

March in Tōbetsu, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
10th wettest of 12
Versus February
4° warmer, 19 mm less rain
Versus April
7° colder
Day–night spread
8°
Snow season
Dec–Mar
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 48 min
Average wind
14 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
EbetsuHokkaido12 km SSE4°-4°63 mm
IshikariHokkaido13 km W4°-4°66 mm
TsukigataHokkaido18 km NE3°-5°63 mm
IwamizawaHokkaido20 km E4°-5°62 mm
HoromuiHokkaido20 km SSE4°-5°60 mm
SapporoHokkaido22 km SW5°-3°72 mm
KitahiroshimaHokkaido27 km S4°-5°63 mm
NaganumaHokkaido27 km SSE4°-5°59 mm

The Almanac · Tōbetsu Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
Travel with care
The Almanac Speaks
March
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Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Climate of Tōbetsu by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January-2°-10°107 mm13 km/h9 h 19 min✦
February-1°-9°83 mm13 km/h10 h 27 min✦
March3°-4°64 mm14 km/h11 h 48 min✦✦
April11°2°62 mm15 km/h13 h 21 min✦✦✦
May17°7°64 mm13 km/h14 h 39 min✦✦✦✦
June20°12°70 mm12 km/h15 h 22 min✦✦✦✦
July24°17°122 mm11 km/h15 h 4 min✦✦✦
August25°18°142 mm11 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
September22°13°131 mm12 km/h12 h 26 min✦✦✦
October16°6°102 mm13 km/h10 h 56 min✦✦
November8°0°117 mm14 km/h9 h 38 min✦
December1°-6°137 mm14 km/h9 h 0 min✦

Questions Readers Ask about Tōbetsu in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Tōbetsu in March?

Days average 3 °C (38 °F) and nights -4 °C (24 °F), with about 64 mm (2.5 in) of rain over the month. Spring takes hold here: highs climb 4° from February to about 3°, with nights near -4°. Wet spells are common — about 64 mm, the 10th wettest month. Snow lies on the ground; mind the passes.

Is March a good time to visit Tōbetsu?

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

How long are the days in Tōbetsu in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 48 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 0 min in December to 15 h 22 min in June.

Does it snow in Tōbetsu in March?

Yes — snow usually lies on the ground in March.

What should I pack for Tōbetsu in March?

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

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