Japan weather in March
Considering a trip to Japan this March and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Japan in March?
Japan has a wide variety of climate types. During March, you can expect temperatures that range from very cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from moderate to heavy.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from very cold in Kamikawa at -0°C to warm in Iriomote at 24°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C in Iriomote and -9°C in Kamikawa.
In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From moderate snow/rainfall in Chitose with an average of 64 mm to heavy snow/rainfall in Fujinomiya with 213 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 177 hours of sunlight anticipated in Tokyo. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Japan in March, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Japan climate page.
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Average weather in Tokyo
In March Tokyo generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around -4°C 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, minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C and heavy monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Japan.
Is March the best time to visit Japan?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Tokyo, March may not be the ideal time to visit Japan.
Generally speaking, May, June and November provide pleasant weather in Tokyo. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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