Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities across Japan this March.
Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in March ranging from 0°C (32°F) in Kamikawa to 24°C (75°F) in Yonaguni. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 20°C (68°F) in Yonaguni and -9°C (16°F) in Kamikawa.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in March: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F) in Tokyo. That makes March a moderate month for Japan.
After dark, Tokyo cools to about 5°C (41°F) on an average March night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Yonaguni clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 24°C (75°F), and evenings that remain near 20°C (68°F).
Our database indicates that in March, Kamikawa is the city with the coolest temperatures in Japan. You can expect daytime highs of 0°C (32°F) and nighttime lows close to -9°C (16°F).
Across Japan, sunshine in March ranges from moderately sunny in Iriomote (109 hours) to sunny in Hamamatsu (202 hours).
Across Japan, sea temperatures in March range from frigid at 9°C (48°F) in Wajima to cool at 17°C (63°F) in Hachijojima — so swimming conditions depend on which coast you pick.
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