Yokohama Weather in March

Season: Spring

In short:
1. Yokohama weather in March is generally pleasant, with a few cold nights.
2. Rainfall is relatively frequent throughout the month, but it’s mild mostly.
3. Daylight hours are enough for your daily itinerary but sunshine duration is not adequate.

4. Cherry flowers are in bloom in late March in places like the Sankeien Garden and the Yamashita Park.

Temperature

Average Temperature: 6-14 degrees Celsius (42.8-57.2 degrees Fahrenheit).

Generally speaking, the temperature in Yokohama in March is pleasant and presents an upward trend. In early March, the average temperature during the day is about 10-15℃ (50-59℉), but it’s cold at night when the temperature can sometimes drop to 0-2℃ (32-35.6℉). From the middle to later periods of March, the maximum temperature rises to a warm level, above 16℃ (60.8℉) mostly. In the warmest day around noon, occasionally, the temperature can reach 22-25℃ (71.6-77℉).

However, the temperature fluctuates a lot. One the one hand, the day-and-night temperature variation is large. On the other hand, the temperature may drop a lot on rainy days, making you feel like in winter.

Tourists Go Sightseeing in Pretty Kimono

Precipitation & Humidity

There are about 17 days with rainy weather in Yokohama in March on average and a 34% chance of rainfall every day. Overall, the average monthly precipitation is 136 mm, which is reflected on mild rain mostly and only a little heavy rain.

Accordingly, the humidity rises, averaging 60%, which is considered to be a little high.

Daylight Hours & Sunlight Hours

From sunrise at around 05:53 to sunset at around 17:48, you can enjoy an average of 11.9 hours of daylight in March. However, sunshine duration is not long, about 5 hours on average each day.

Cherry Flowers Bloom since Late March

Usually, late March to early April is the best period to enjoy cherry blossoms in Yokohama. However, since the climate varies slightly from year to year, there are also some variations of the peak flowering period. Therefore, it is recommended that you check the local cherry blossom forecast if you are coming to this city in this month of 2026.

Watching Cheery Flowers in Sunny March

Where Are the Cherry Blossoms in Yokohama?

You can enjoy the cherry blossoms in places like the Sankeien Garden, the Yamashita Park, and the Negishi Forest Park. Particularly, the Sakura-dori is a wonderful viewing spot in the Minato Mirai 21, with Somei Yoshini cherry flower trees lining along the 500-meter-long road from JR Sakuragi-cho Station to the Yokohama Landmark Tower. In addition, cherry blossom festival and other relevant activities such as musical performance are held in some of these attractions during the cherry flower season.

Packing List for Yokohama Trip in March

Upper

In early March mostly and chilly mornings and nights, it is suitable for you to wear a fleece-lined hoodie plus a thick jacket or long wool coat. During mid and late March, you can wear a wool sweater inside a trench coat.

Bottom
Sweatpants or thick jeans are advisable most time. In case the temperature drops in overcast or rainy weather, you’d better pack long johns for your health’s sake.

Shoes
Leather boots are very practical for the prone-to-rain weather in March, because this kind of shoes are both warm and waterproof. Casual sneakers or hiking shoes are more comfortable, but you’d better bring ones with water-resistant features.

Other Necessities

According to your personal preference, you can bring nice silk scarves and hats, which are both useful for keeping warm and stylish for taking pictures. Tourists who are allergic to pollen are recommended to wear a mask or bring some anti-allergy medicine. Besides, it’s very necessary for you to pack rain gears like the umbrella or raincoat in your luggage.

Travel Advice & Tips for Yokohama Trip in March

The cherry blossom season is a peak tourist season. For a smooth trip in Yokohama, you need to book the flight tickets and hotels in advance.

The climate in Yokohama in March is generally pleasant for outdoor activities, like walking around the Yamashita Park and admiring the blue sea near it, or enjoying delicious Chinese food in the Yokohama Chinatown. Nevertheless, you’d better make a plan B for rainy weather, which is followed by dropped temperature. For example, you can go to the indoor attractions like the Cup Noodles Museum Yokohama, eating delicious ramen of your favorite taste to warm up, or the aquarium in the Yokohama Hakkeijima Sea Paradise, watching interesting sea creatures like the dolphin, jellyfish, and turtle.

The annual flower exhibition may be held in the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse in March, when diversified flowers of various colors are displayed. What’s more, there are various flower-themed artworks for visitors to enjoy.

Stay informed on the weather forecast and don’t take off your clothes easily in case you catch a cold due to variable temperatures. It would be best to bring some cold medicine.

Ramen Chefs in Cup Noodles Museum

Aquarium in Hakkeijima Sea Paradise