SeasonMapFurano weather in March
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March in Furano: freezing, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit.
#4 of 12 months in Furano · #420 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 82/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Furano in March
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Furano climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 3°C / 37°F | 🥶 freezing |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -5°C / 23°F | |
| Feels like (high) | -1°C / 30°F | |
| Rainfall | 88 mm / 3.5 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 14 days | |
| Humidity | 80% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | -4°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.8 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | |
| Wind | 16 km/h / 10 mph | |
| Snowfall | 46.8 cm / 18.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 46 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Furano in March
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
BusySpring break (haruyasumi) in Japan(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Furano's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherFurano's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Furano in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Ski season
28 Nov – 5 May · usuallyFurano opens in the last days of November and runs to early May. Colder and drier than the coast resorts, with a proper town at the bottom instead of a purpose-built village.
- Season
Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 47 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Furano — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Furano in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Furano?
- March in Furano: freezing, rainy, with clean air — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Furano on SeasonMap's comfort score (82/100).
- What is the weather like in Furano in March?
- In March, Furano averages a daily high of 2.5°C and a low of -4.9°C, with about 87.9 mm of rain over roughly 13.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Furano in March?
- Furano has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 46 in March.
- Does it snow in Furano in March?
- Furano sees roughly 46.8 cm of snowfall in March.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — March
Within 300 km: Sapporo's Sapporo White Illumination on 20 Nov – 14 Mar, and Niseko's Ski season around 28 Nov – 5 May.