Tokyo weather in March (Tokyo Prefecture, Japan)

Planning a trip to Tokyo in March? This guide provides all the details you need.

In March, Tokyo typically experiences moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 14°C, while night temperatures can drop to 5°C.

Tokyo in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 118 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 17 days of the month will see rainfall.

The area enjoys a balanced 177 hours of sunlight. Ensuring it's neither too overcast nor too sunny.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures May, June and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tokyo climate page with graphs.

 

Tokyo, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 14°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 56%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 118 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 17 days  
HumidityHumidity 56%  
WindspeedWindspeed 11 km/h  
SunshineSunshine 177 hours  
Percentage SunshinePercentage Sunshine 45%  

Where to go in Japan in March

Find out more about the weather in Japan in March and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Tokyo in March?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in March.

Swimming
5/10
Cycling
5/10
Walking
5/10
Camping
3/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Tokyo.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Japan? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Japan. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.