Kyoto Weather in March

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Kyoto, Japan in March.

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Kyoto Uji Nantan city Kameoka

Are you planning a trip a to Kyoto, Japan in March and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.

What to Expect in Kyoto in March

Kyoto, Japan is a region in Japan. March in Kyoto generally has mild temperatures, with high precipitation.

Temperatures

You can expect mild maximum daytime temperatures of around 14°C (57°F) and nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) in Kyoto.

To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Kyoto, Japan, check out the map below.

Precipitation

In March, precipitation varies across different areas. From high rainfall in Uji with an average of 117 mm (4.6 in) to high rainfall in Kyotango with 138 mm (5.4 in).

Average sunshine

Sunshine levels are moderate in most locations. Kyoto typically sees 150 hours of sunlight, creating comfortable conditions that aren't too bright or too dim. Looking for something sunnier? Our weather planner helps you discover destinations with more reliable sunshine.

Explore Kyoto by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Kyoto - and find the best time to visit. (based on Kyoto)

January9°C (48°F) February10°C (50°F) March14°C (57°F) April19°C (66°F) May24°C (75°F) June27°C (81°F) This monthJuly31°C (88°F) August33°C (91°F) September29°C (84°F) October23°C (73°F) November17°C (63°F) December11°C (52°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Kyoto in March

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Kyoto.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Kyoto

What is the weather like in March for some of the most popular destinations in Kyoto, Japan?

Temperature range in Kyoto (March)

Precipitation variation in Kyoto (March)

Kyoto

In March Kyoto generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
88 mm (3.5 in)
125 mm (4.9 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
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Uji

In March Uji generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
1°C (34°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
83 mm (3.3 in)
117 mm (4.6 in)
132 mm (5.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
20 days
20 days
16 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Uji →

Nantan city

In March Nantan city generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
102 mm (4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
141 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
23 days
22 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
good
Climate in Nantan city →

Kameoka

In March Kameoka generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 14°C (57°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C (37°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
Min temperature
0°C (32°F)
3°C (37°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly sun hours
120 hours
150 hours
178 hours
Monthly rainfall
86 mm (3.4 in)
123 mm (4.8 in)
142 mm (5.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
21 days
21 days
17 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
mixed
good
Climate in Kameoka →

Kyotango

In March Kyotango generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C (55°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 5°C (41°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are less favorable that month.

« February
March
April »
February
March
April
Max temperature
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
5°C (41°F)
9°C (48°F)
Monthly rainfall
132 mm (5.2 in)
138 mm (5.4 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
25 days
23 days
18 days
Weather conditions
less favorable
less favorable
mixed
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Popular cities in March

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Kyoto in March.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Kyoto 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 125 mm (4.9 in)
Uji 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 117 mm (4.6 in)
Nantan city 13°C (55°F) 3°C (37°F) 128 mm (5 in)
Kameoka 14°C (57°F) 3°C (37°F) 123 mm (4.8 in)
Kyotango 13°C (55°F) 5°C (41°F) 138 mm (5.4 in)
Miyazu 13°C (55°F) 4°C (39°F) 126 mm (5 in)

Kyoto weather in March: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Kyoto, Japan in March?

Kyoto, Japan typically experiences mixed weather in March, part of the season. Daytime highs in Kyoto average around 14°C (57°F), and temperatures drop to about 3°C (37°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Kyoto, Japan in March?

Average temperatures in Kyoto, Japan during March range from a nighttime low near 3°C (37°F) to a daytime high around 14°C (57°F) in Kyoto.

Does Kyoto, Japan get a lot of rain in March?

Kyoto typically receives notable rainfall in March, about 125 mm (4.9 in) on average across Kyoto, Japan.

Is March a Good Time to Visit Kyoto, Japan?

In our view, March might not be the best time to travel to Kyoto, Japan with often mixed weather in Kyoto.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in May and October offering mostly very good weather in Kyoto. On the other hand, the months of January, February, July and August tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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