Tokyo Weather in March

Season: Early Spring
In Short: Becomes warm, large temperature difference between day and night, cherry blossoms season

With the footsteps of spring, the weather in March in Tokyo becomes warmer and warmer as a whole. But there are still some notes to take. In early March, the weather is not that warm yet, and the temperature may drop suddenly because of the cold wave from the north. In late March, there is still a large temperature difference between daytime and nighttime. It is advisable to bring a coat for the nighttime. The rainfall and humidity is not that high so moisturizing products are necessary. Usually after entering mid-March, it’s the cherry blossoms season in Tokyo as well as the peak tourist season, when the hotel and air fare will skyrocket. It is recommended for you to book flights and hotels in advance.
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Sakura Scenery in March

Temperature

The average temperature range is 7-13℃ (44.6-55.4℉). Although the temperature is climbing up, it's still very cold in the morning and evening so one more piece of thick overcoat is necessary. Starting from mid-month, the temperature is gradually stable and it is pretty suitable for going out to appreciate the sakura.
Average High Temperature: 13°C / 55.4°F
Average Low Temperature: 7°C / 44.6°F

Rainfall

The average rainfall in this month is 119mm. It doesn’t rain much in early month but in mid-month, rainfall gradually increases and humidity gets higher than before. Although the humidity is higher, the air is still a little bit dry so it is advisable to drink enough water while traveling.
Average Rainy Days: 10 days
Average Humidity: 54%

Sunrise & Sunset

In March, with the coming of the Vernal Equinox, the duration of day and night tend to be the same. The sun is likely to rise at around 05:52 and fall at 17:48 or around. The daylight hours are about 12h and the sunshine hours are around 6.7h. Under the bright sunshine, it is more easily to take beautiful pictures with the cherry blossoms, so it is strongly recommended to travel in the sunny afternoon.  
Daylight hours: about 12h
Sunshine hours: around 6.7h

Recommended Clothes to Wear in March

March becomes warmer in Tokyo and thick clothes are no longer suitable here. Plus the arrival of spring, it is more advisable to wear clothes in light and bright colors.

Girls

Tops: Gils can choose long skirt or long sleeve clothes to be the inner wear. For outerwear, a thick windbreaker is needed in cooler mornings and evenings. In warmer daytime, a regular jacket is basically enough.Tops: You can choose long-sleeve T-shirt and hoodie as a match in warmer daytime. However, in cooler mornings and evenings, a trench coat or thick overcoat is needed to keep warm.
Bottoms & shoes: To avoid getting cold, thicker pants like jeans and sweatpants are more recommended. When traveling, a pair of comfortable sneakers can help you a lot if you spend a lot of time walking every day.

Boys

Tops: For tops, boys can choose to wear shirt pair with thick hoodie to keep body warm. While traveling in early mornings or late nights, an outdoor jacket or thick overcoat is necessary.
Bottoms & shoes: Jeans can cope with the temperature better. If your travel involves a lot of walk, sneakers or hiking shoes are suitable for you absolutely.

Accessories: It has some windy days in March and sometimes it’s as cold as winter. Scarf and hat are pretty necessary to prevent getting cold. 
Special Recommendation: An essential part of a Tokyo trip is to experience kimono, Japanese traditional clothing. March happens to be cherry blossom season, and visitors can catch the chance to take unforgettable photos with sakura while wearing the kimono.

Top Attractions to Visit in Tokyo in March

Travel Recommendation:  

1. Ueno Park & Sumida Park - Sakura 

March is a good time to appreciate the oriental cherry, called sakura in Japanese. In Tokyo, Ueno Park & Sumida Park are the two most popular destinations to appreciate the beautiful scenery. 

Ueno Park has more than 1,000 sakura trees and every year in late March, it becomes a pink paradise. After sunset, the lighting activity can show you a different view of blooming sakura. Besides the sakura, the Ueno Zoo and Kaneiji Temple inside are also worth seeing. If you are lucky enough, you may also see geisha performance here in sakura season.

Sumida Park is located along the Sumida River. From mid-March to early April, about 510 sakura trees are in full bloom in Sumida Park. What’s more, the Sumida Park is close to the Tokyo Skytree and visitors can take photos of sakura with Tokyo Skytree as a background. In Sumida Park, if you book a Yakatabune in Sumida River, a Japanese-style cruise ship, in advance, you can enjoy the sakura lit up by lights from a different point of view. 

Tips:
1. If you are allergic to pollen, please remember to wear a mask when you appreciate the flowers.
2. You can dress up in traditional Japanese clothes and take pictures under the sakura trees to get a better experience.
3. The boarding locations of Yakatabune vary depending on the cruise routes, but most of the time, visitors get onboard at Sumida River Pier or Odaiba Pier. Please confirm the detailed information while booking.

Sakura in Ueno Park

2. Tokyo Skytree

As the tallest building in Japan and the third tallest building in the world, Tokyo Skytree has always been a popular tourist attraction. If the weather is fine, visitors can even see the Mount Fuji in distance. Especially in sakura season, if you stands on the top floor of Tokyo Skytree, you can have a panoramic view of breath-taking scenery. In the background of sakura, the whole Tokyo is just like swimming in the pink pool.

3. National Showa Memorial Park

In March, sakura is not the only flower which is blossoming. From late March to late May every year, the National Showa Memorial Park holds Flower Festival and if you travel to the park during the festival, you can see more flowers such as rapeseed flowers, tulips and poppies. Except for the beautiful flowers, the National Showa Memorial Park itself is also a good travel destination for visitors interested in its long history and culture.

4. Shibuya Sky

Besides these above places, the modern business areas are also highly recommended. As one of the typical business districts in Japan, the Shibuya receives a huge amount of tourists every year. In Shibuya Sky, if you stand on the 45th floors, you can see a completely different scenery of Tokyo. If the weather is fine, you can enjoy the beautiful scenery of Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Tower, Imperial Palace and Mount Fuji together. What’s more, the Shibuya Sky almost gets every facility you need and it won’t let you down.

March Weather for Other Cities in Japan:

• Kyoto Weather in March
• Osaka Weather in March
• Nara Weather in March

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