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Japan Weather in March

Ueno Toshogu Shrine
Cherry Blossoms, Ueno Toshogu Shrine, Tokyo
March sees the temperature is slowly rising throughout Japan. Although there are a few fluctuations in the temperature, it becomes warmer in general. The average temperature goes up to 5-13℃ (41-55.4℉). As spring is coming, there would be a little more rainfall as well. However, Hokkaido in the northern area is pretty cold all the same. The further south, the warmer and wetter. Plum blossoms are blooming from late February to the early March, and the famous cherry blossoms would bloom since last days of March in south regions.

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



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.

1. Cherry Blossom Viewing

Fushimi Inari Shrine
Fushimi Inari Taisha Shrine, Kyoto
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.

 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
(%)
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