Lake Kawaguchi Weather in March
Season: early spring Weather conditions: a little cold, many rainy and snowy days
Cherry Blossom around Lake Kawaguchi
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Spring but Still a Little Cold
Average Temperature: 3℃ (37.4℉) Average Low Temperature: -2℃ (28.4℉); data from recent years showed that the lowest temperature was about -7℃ (19.4℉) Average High Temperature: 8℃ (46.4℉); in recent years, the highest temperature reached about 24℃ (75.2℉)Although it is already in spring, Lake Kawaguchi weather in March is still slightly cold, especially at night when the temperature sometimes is around 0℃ (32℉). However, with big difference, the temperature at noon can exceed 15 degrees Celsius (59℉). In addition, the March weather is changeable. For example, the highest temperature may be over 20℃ (68℉) today, but only about 5℃ (41℉) tomorrow. Under such conditions, people may catch a cold easily, so please take some cold medicine if you plan to go there in March 2026.
Snowiest Month with Many Rain Days
Average Precipitation: 154 mm rainfall and 281 mm snowfall Average Precipitation Days: 17 rainy days and 10 snowy days Humidity: 75%It is easy to be a rainy day if you go to visit Lake Kawaguchi in March. Located on the mountain foot of Mount Fuji, the sudden rainfall and sun coming out from the clouds are common. If you plan to watch Mount Fuji, the Fuji visibility forecast can only work as a reference, as such climate change makes it inaccurate in real time sometimes.
March is the month with the most snowfall around Lake Kawaguchi. In such weather, maybe the top things to do here are skiing and appreciating the snow scenery along the lakeside.
Lake Kawaguchi after Heavy Snow
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Sunrise, Sunset, Day Length
Sunrise: roughly 6:15 → 5:30 from early to late Match Sunset: roughly 17:40 → 18:05 from early to late March Average Day Length: about 12h Average Day Sunshine Hours: 7.1hThe average daylight hours are not too short or too long, giving visitors enough time to explore the Lake. One thing that should be noted is that the sunrise in March is very early. To see it successfully, you can come here 1 day in advance and stay for 1 night to see it successfully.
Sakura Begins to Bloom in Late March
Around Lake Kawaguchi, cherry blossoms usually bloom in late March and their peak season - best appreciation time, arrives around April 10th.While, according to the data from the past years, the blooming time is later and later due to the colder weather than before. For example, in 2020, the flowers bloom on March 20th, but on March 29th in 2024. It’s the same for 2025. In the year, the cherry flowers’ peak season came around April 15th.
In 2026, if such a condition continues, you may only expect to see the flowers later than mid-April. So, here we suggest that you check the Sakura blossom forecast in advance before going.
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How to Dress in Lake Kawaguchiko in March
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Clothes: Although it is still a little cold in March, obviously, the thick down jacket is unnecessary and cumbersome. Just substitute a spring woolen overcoat for it. For the interior clothes, you can wear a shirt plus a knitted vest or sweater. For the lower, spring single-layer pants are not enough. You can add another pair of thin long johns inside. Shoes: Spring sneakers made of leather are good for the wind and waterproof properties.Last, don’t forget to take an umbrella in case it rains.
Travel Recommendation for Lake Kawaguchi in March
In this month with many rainy days, if you can see the clear Fuji, then you are very lucky; if you can’t, don’t be disappointed as the Lake still has many attractions worth your visit. Kawaguchiko Museum of Art is a good one. There, paintings and photograph works themed by Fuji, as well as some by foreign artists are exhibited. Or, you can go to Fujiten Snow Resort for skiing in the snowiest March and soak in the outdoor hot springs near the Lake.
Hot Spring in Lake Kawaguchi
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Warm Tips before Visiting Kawaguchiko in March
1. Although Sakura usually blooms in late March, it’s not the best time for appreciation for the petals don’t open up fully.2. In the snowiest March, Tokyo – Kawaguchiko Highway Bus and trains to Lake Kawaguchi sometimes stop running if heavy snow occurs temporarily. It takes hours for them to resume again.
3. To see the clear Fuji successfully from the Lake in March, getting up early in the cold morning is unavoidable. There are 2 reasons: first, the visibility of Fuji in March is only about 25% and it’s most clear usually before 8:00; second, during the daytime, especially after 10:00, the backlight issue here is very obvious. It influences the effect of photographing. However, in Lake Kawaguchi, the temperature begins to rise from 6:00 and it is until 10:00/ 11:00 when the air isn’t too cold. So, dress warm if you decide to get up early.
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