Kyoto weather in March (Kyoto, Japan)

Wondering what the weather is like in Kyoto during March? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The month of March in Kyoto typically includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. Expect daytime highs to reach approximately 14°C, with nighttime lows dipping to around 3°C.

Precipitation

Kyoto in March usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 125 mm for the month. Typically around 21 days days of rainfall are expected.

Average sunshine

The area enjoys a moderate level of sunlight, with around 150 hours. It's a good balance between sunny and cloudy days.

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

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

 

Kyoto, monthly averages in March

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 70%  

Precipitation 125 mm  

Rainy days 21 days  

Humidity 62%  

Sunshine 150 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Japan in March

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

Weather conditions Weather

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

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 this month?

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.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

5/10

Walking

5/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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