Japan weather in March
What is the weather like in Japan in March?
The weather conditions in Japan in March vary from poor to pleasant depending on the destination.
During March in Japan, the average maximum temperature varies from very low in Kamikawa with -0°C (32°F) to high in Iriomote with 24°C (74°F). Minimum nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Iriomote and -9°C (16°F) in Kamikawa.
Precipitation in March varies from moderate in Chitose with an average of 64mm (2.50 inches) of snow/rainfall to heavy in Fujinomiya with 213mm (8.38 inches).
It is also generally a
moderately sunny
time of year with an average of 177 hours of sunshine in Tokyo during the entire month.
To learn more about the weather conditions in specific areas of Japan, check out the map below.
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Popular destinations in Japan
What is the weather like in March for the 5 most popular destinations in Japan?
Average weather in Tokyo
In March Tokyo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (58°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (42°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Kyoto
In March Kyoto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (56°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Osaka
In March Osaka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (40°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Hakuba
In March Hakuba generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 5°C (41°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C (25°F) and heavy monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Hakone
In March Hakone generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (40°F) and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is March the best time to go to Japan?
In our opinion March is not the best time to visit Japan with commonly unpleasant weather in Tokyo.
On average the best time to visit Japan is in May, June and November with generally pleasant weather in Tokyo.
The worst month is January that can have poor weather conditions.
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