Japan Weather in March
Cherry Blossoms, Ueno Toshogu Shrine, Tokyo
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The coolest cities in Japan in March:
Asahikawa: -2℃ (28.4℉), Kushiro: -1℃ (30.2℉), Wakkanai: -1℃ (30.2℉)
The warmest cities in Japan in March:
Naha: 19℃ (66.2℉), Kagoshima: 13℃ (55.4℉)
Averages for Japan Weather in March
High Temperature
13°C (55.4°F)
Low Temperature
5°C (41°F)
Rainfall
108 mm (4.3 in)
Sunrise
05:30 ~ 06:12
Sunset
17:36 ~ 18:02
Jan.Feb.Mar.Apr.May.Jun.Jul.Aug.Sep.Oct.Nov.Dec.
The times for sunrise and sunset are based on Tokyo.
March Temperatures in Japan
What to Wear
For the warmer weather, thin sweater, thick overcoat, and clothing similar are suitable. In early March, wearing thicker clothes would never be wrong. Later you may wear in layers as the weather is unstable, thus you can add, take away, or change the tops to adapt to weather changes.
March Travel Guide – Where to Go & Tips
Tourism Rate:
March is a good month for travelling as the first month of spring in Japan, with Hinamatsuri, the Girls’ Day celebrated in early March, cherry blossoms that begin to flower, and Animation Fair in Tokyo. If you are ready to travel to Japan in 2025, below are recommended things to do or places to go, or you can join our Japan Tours to enjoy a hassle-free trip.
Around March 20, the cherry blossom season comes in Japan; the south first, then the north. Usually, the blossoms bloom somewhat earlier in the east coasts than the west. Osaka Castle, Kiyomizu-dera Temple in Kyoto, and Ueno Park & Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden in Tokyo are all attractive with cherry blossoms.
1. Cherry Blossom Viewing
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto
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Japan Cherry Blossom Date Prediction 2025
2. Kyoto
Kyoto is a perfect place for history buffs to admire the old architecture and traditions. Apart from the cherry blossoms, you can also enjoy Higashiyama Hanatouro – the illumination along bamboo trail and the traditional dance performances by geisha.3. Universal Studios Japan, Osaka
If you travel with kids, Universal Studios Japan is a great destination for a family tour. It’s a magical theme park, bringing you into the world of movies, and you can enjoy yourself with various rides.4. Deer Feeding in Nara
Image that come across wild deer under cherry blossoms. All this can come true in Nara in March. Nara Park is the most popular site to encounter wild deer, and you can feed them in close. Don’t feed the deer with other food except the cake provided in the park.
March Weather of Major Japan Cities
March |
Temperature | Sunrise / Sunset |
Humidity (%) |
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High | Low | |||
Aomori |
4°C / 39.2°F | -2°C / 28.4°F | 05:49 / 17:43 | 71 |
Asahikawa |
1°C / 33.8°F | -6°C / 21.2°F | 05:35 / 17:38 | 73 |
Fukuoka |
14°C / 57.2°F |
6°C / 42.8°F |
06:29 / 18:26 |
65 |
Hiroshima |
13°C / 55.4°F | 6°C / 42.8°F | 06:20 / 18:18 | 61 |
Kagoshima |
18°C / 64.4°F |
8°C / 46.4°F |
06:28 / 18:26 |
64 |
Kanazawa |
11°C / 51.8°F | 3°C / 37.4°F | 06:03 / 18:01 | 65 |
Kochi |
15°C / 59°F | 7°C / 44.6°F | 06:17 / 18:13 | 59 |
Kyoto |
13°C / 55.4°F | 4°C / 39.2°F | 06:08 / 18:04 | 61 |
Nagoya |
13°C / 55.4°F | 5°C / 41°F | 06:04 / 18:01 | 60 |
Naha |
22°C / 71.6°F | 17°C / 62.6°F | 06:39 / 18:38 | 70 |
Nara |
13°C / 55.4°F |
4°C / 39.2°F |
06:07 / 18:03 |
61 |
Niigata |
9°C / 48.2°F | 3°C / 37.4°F | 05:55 / 17:51 | 67 |
Osaka |
13°C / 55.4°F | 7°C / 44.6°F | 06:09 / 18:05 | 53 |
Sapporo |
5°C / 41°F | -3°C / 26.6°F | 05:47 / 17:41 | 65 |
Sendai |
9°C / 48.2°F | 1°C / 33.8°F | 05:49 / 17:44 | 61 |
Tokyo |
13°C / 55.4°F | 7°C / 44.6°F | 05:52 / 17:48 | 54 |