SeasonMapNozawa Onsen (Nozawa) weather in March
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March in Nozawa Onsen: cold, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days.
#4 of 12 months in Nozawa Onsen · #705 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 75/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
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Nozawa Onsen climate normals — March
| Daytime high | 8°C / 46°F | 🧥 cold |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 6°C / 43°F | |
| Rainfall | 152 mm / 6 in | ⛈ soaked |
| Rainy days | 18 days | |
| Humidity | 82% | 💦 very humid |
| Dew point | 0°C / 31°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 49.6 cm / 19.5 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 54 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Nozawa Onsen 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 Nozawa Onsen'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 weatherNozawa Onsen's weather peaks December–February.
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What's on in Nozawa Onsen in March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
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Ski season
28 Nov – 5 May · usuallyOne long mountain above a working hot-spring village, usually open from the end of November to early May. The top runs hold snow well after the base has gone.
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Snow season
Ski seasonAbout 50 cm of snow falls in the month.
from the climate normals
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Nozawa Onsen — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
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Nozawa Onsen in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Nozawa Onsen?
- March in Nozawa Onsen: cold, soaked, with muggy air — fine if you can take 18 rainy days. It ranks #4 of 12 months for Nozawa Onsen on SeasonMap's comfort score (75/100).
- What is the weather like in Nozawa Onsen in March?
- In March, Nozawa Onsen averages a daily high of 7.8°C and a low of -1.7°C, with about 151.5 mm of rain over roughly 18.3 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Nozawa Onsen in March?
- Nozawa Onsen has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 54 in March.
- Does it snow in Nozawa Onsen in March?
- Nozawa Onsen sees roughly 49.6 cm of snowfall in March.
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Similar destinations in East Asia — March
Within 300 km: Karuizawa's First lifts in Japan on 1 Nov – 31 Mar, and Tokyo's Plum blossom around 10 Feb – 10 Mar.