Hiroshima Weather in March

Season: Spring

In short: transition from cold to warm and mild, cloudy or sunny most of the time

Corridors of Itsukushima Shrine

In March, Hiroshima steps into spring, and the weather turns from cold to warm and mild gradually. In early March, the daily highest temperature is around 10-15°C (42.8-59°F), while by late March, it is usually above 20°C (68°F). When traveling, you should pay attention to the temperature difference and bring suitable clothes accordingly. The rainfall of Hiroshima in March is moderate, and most days are cloudy or sunny, suitable for traveling around.

Overall, Hiroshima weather in March is mild and moderate in terms of both temperature and rainfall. Moreover, cherry blossoms begin to bloom in Hiroshima in late March. Therefore, March is one of the best months to visit Hiroshima. The number of visitors usually increases, so it may be crowded.

Averages for Hiroshima Weather in March

Items	Data
Average Highest Temperature	13°C (55.4°F)
Average Lowest Temperature	6°C (42.8°F)
Average Temperature	10°C (50°F)
Precipitation	129 mm
Average Rainy Days	10 days
Average Humidity	61%
Sunrise Time	5:58 - 7:39
Sunset Time	18:06 - 18:30
Daylight Hours	11.27 - 12.31 h
Average Sunshine Hours	5.5 h

What to Wear and Pack to Visit Hiroshima in March

Tops: In early March, clothing like leather jackets, thick jackets, or wool overcoats with long-sleeve T-shirts, thin knitwear, or thin sweaters inside should be fine. In late March, the temperature increases, so clothes like windbreakers, trench coats, or baseball jackets with long-sleeve T-shirts or wool sweaters are enough. Besides, you can prepare pink, white, or blue clothes because these colors are more harmonious with cherry blossoms when taking pictures.

Bottoms: You may need winter pants in the first half of March, and jeans and sweatpants plus thin thermal pants in the second half of March.

Shoes: Since you may walk for a long period of time, comfortable shoes like sneakers and walking shoes are needed. Please remember to bring relatively thick ones. Apart from that, boots are also good choices.

Accessories: A mask is needed if you are sensitive to pollen.

What to Do and Where to Go in Hiroshima in March

Tourism Rate:

1. Admiring Cherry Blossoms

Late March is the perfect time to visit cherry blossoms in Hiroshima. At this time, the whole of Hiroshima is decorated with dreamy pink cherry blossoms. Here are some great places to see the blossoms in Hiroshima:

(1) Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park: It’s a viewing spot of Japan’s representative cherry blossom Somei Yoshino, and you can also visit relics of atomic bomb explosion here.

(2) Miyajima Island: There are more than a thousand of cherry blossoms trees that bloom endlessly along the road, which is great for both viewing and taking pictures. Besides, the famous Itsukushima Shrine and the vermilion torii gate are located here.

(3) Hijiyama Park: You can see more than 1,300 cherry blossom trees here. Moreover, the park has observation decks, some of which offer a spectacular view of Hiroshima.

A reference for your visit in 2025: In 2024, the cherry blossoms in Hiroshima are in full bloom around March 20. Besides, the cherry blossom season lasts for about 7 to 10 days.

Our guest Taking Photos of Cherry Blossoms in March

Beautiful Cherry Blossoms in March

2. Spring Outing in Shukkei-en

March, early spring, is also the best time to go into nature for spring outings. Shukkei-en in Hiroshima is a Japanese-style garden with a long history, where you can enjoy spring scenery. It brings together a number of scenic spots, and as a result, it has the characteristics of many Japanese elements, such as Mt. Fuji and shrines. Walking around, you will find various plants, small islands, valleys, bridges, and pavilions of various sizes, which create a beautiful landscape like a paradise.

A Visitor Dressed in Traditional Japanese Clothes in Shukkei-en

3. Visiting Museums in Early March

In some cold days in early March, you may visit some indoor venues. Hiroshima Museum of Art and Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art are good choices. The theme of the Hiroshima Museum of Art is “For Love and Peace” and the central roof of the main building is inspired by the Atomic Bomb Dome. The museum mainly collects impressionists’ works, including masterpieces by Millet, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, and Picasso. The Hiroshima Prefectural Museum of Art, based on the basic concept of “a space of rest in the city”, has a collection of art works related to Hiroshima as well as crafts from all over Japan and Asia.

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