Takayama Weather in March

Season: Winter is transitioning to spring
Overview: chilly and overcast, snows sometimes
For Takayama climate in March, winter is fading away and spring is coming. It’s still in winter if you travel to Takayama in early March. During the first a dozen days, the temperature is around -5~10 degrees Celsius (23-50 degrees Fahrenheit). However, it gets warm up a little bit during the entire month, and snow cover begins to melt. To mid-late March, it’s hardly to see snow mantle around the city. The temperature rises slowly, reaching an average of 11℃ (51.8℉) in late March. The highest temperature may be over 20℃ (68℉) in the second half of the month, even though it is not very common. However, the rural areas remain quite cold, with some snow accumulation.

On Historic Nakabashi Bridge

Averages of Takayama Weather in March

Temperature: -2~9℃ (28.4-48.2℉)
Precipitation: 123mm
Rainy/Snowy Days: 13 days
Sunrise: 05:40-06:23
Sunset: 17:46-18:12
Daylight hours: 11h 54min
Sunshine hours: 6h 2min

Does it Snow in Takayama in March?

You can see a few snows in Takayama in early March. As spring is approaching, the possibility of snow turns to decrease. Although it’s still likely to snow in the second half of March, it is improbable to snow quite heavily. Sleet or light snow is more likely, while it may also rain when it comes towards the end of this month.

What to Wear in Takayama in March?

The main point is still to keep warm for the Takayama weather in March. In the first half of the month, down coat, padded overcoat, sweater, winter pants, antiskid shoes, etc. are the best, together with gloves, scarf and cotton hat. To the last days of March, you may change to some relatively thinner clothes, like thin down coat, thin sweater, outdoor jacket, and plush pants.

If you’d like to go to Shirakawa-go or other mountainous areas, where is somewhat cooler than the Takayama city with un-melted snow, thick winter clothing is better even though in late March.

What to Do in Takayama in March

Travel Recommendation:

March goes with an important festival in Japan, which is Hinamaturi – Girl’s Day, or called Dolls’ Day. Different from the celebrations on March 3rd in most places of Japan, Takayama has its own Hinamaturi on April 3rd. Thus, there is a long period lasting from March 1st to April 3rd, when the gorgeous hina-ningyo (special dolls for Girls’ Day) are displayed in public and at homes. Here are top attractions in Takayama, with a quantity of dolls on show in March.

Takayama Jinya

1. Takayama Jinya – Regional Government Office in Japan

Takayama Jinya was once the residence of local governor and the government office, and the only one preserved around Japan today. If you are a history buff, it is the best place to visit in Takayama, with office rooms, waiting room, tea room, prison cells, and toilets, etc. Some historical relics are displayed, and the life of ancient officers is introduced. In March, there is a special display of Hinamaturi dolls, which looked luxuriously dressed and placed on a seven-storied stepped pyramid-shaped shelf, at a corner of the hall.

The problem is, visitors have to take off their shoes when entering. Your feet may feel cold in the not-so-warm climate, so it’s optimal to wear a pair of winter socks or thickened floor socks.

At a Hall of Takayama Jinya

Dolls of Hinamaturi

2. Hida Folk Village - Gassho-zukuri Village near Takayama City

Hida Folk Village is visit-worthy with Gassho-zukuri houses, which is a specialty at local. Compared to famous Shirakawa-go, Hida Folk Village is much closer to Takayama City, as only 10-min bus drive from JR Takayama Station. You can experience to make folk crafts like straw plaited articles and cloth weaving there. The snow landscapes are also impressive, and you’ll get a chance to see some dolls of Girls’ Day in March. What is unique is, there are 1,000 clay dolls on show, very different from the common dolls.

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