01Weather
Tokyo weather in March
Afternoons in March average 15.5 °C (60 °F) and nights cool to 6.6 °C (44 °F). The month brings about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain spread over roughly 9 days. Compared with February it is 3.9 °C warmer; April is 4.4 °C warmer again.
What the averages hide
| In a typical March | Value | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| Warm afternoons (90th percentile) | 21 °C / 71 °F | one day in ten is at least this warm |
| Cool afternoons (10th percentile) | 10 °C / 49 °F | one day in ten stays below this |
| Cold nights (10th percentile) | 2 °C / 36 °F | one night in ten is colder than this |
| Days above 30 °C (86 °F) | 0.0 | per month, average 2016–2025 |
| Nights at or below 0 °C (32 °F) | 0.1 | frost mornings per month |
| Chance of rain on any given day | 30 % | at least 1 mm |
| Hottest / coldest March day 2016–2025 | 25.6 °C / 0.0 °C | extremes in the ten-year record |
02Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and the length of the day
| Date | Sunrise | Sunset | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 March | 06:10 | 17:35 | 11.4 h |
| 15 March | 05:51 | 17:48 | 11.9 h |
| 31 March | 05:28 | 18:01 | 12.5 h |
Daylight grows by about 66 minutes over the month. Times are local (Asia/Tokyo), including the clock change on the last Sunday of March.
03Crowds
How busy Tokyo is in March
busy The main sights are busy in March. What drives it:
- cherry blossom begins in late March
- Japanese spring school break
- fiscal year end
04Public holidays
Public holidays in March 2027
| Date | Holiday |
|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2027 | Vernal Equinox Day |
On public holidays many shops close and museums run on Sunday hours; check opening times for the day before and after as well.
05Events
What's on in Tokyo in March
Every year in March
| Event | When | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry blossom (sakura) season | late March to early April, Ueno, Meguro River, Shinjuku Gyoen | seasonal |
07Packing
What to pack for Tokyo in March
- a warm jacket or coat
- scarf for windy evenings
- closed, water-resistant shoes
- a compact umbrella or hooded rain jacket, rain falls on roughly one day in three
08Editor's notes
What the numbers don't tell you
March is a month of transition, cool and sometimes windy early on, then transformed by the first cherry blossoms in the last ten days, when Ueno Park, the Meguro River and Chidorigafuchi fill with hanami picnics and night illuminations. Prices and crowds jump as soon as the Meteorological Agency confirms the bloom, and the spring school break from around 20 March adds domestic travellers. Vernal Equinox Day is a public holiday.
Afternoons average 13 °C in the first half and 16 °C in the last ten days. Rain falls on about eleven days. The Anime Japan fair fills Tokyo Big Sight in late March. Book hotels for the final week by December at the latest; the bloom dates vary by a week either way, so a stay spanning the turn of the month is the safest bet. The peak and Golden Week follow in April.
09Compare
Tokyo month by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain days | Sun h | Crowds | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10 °C | 2 °C | 4 | – | moderate | Good |
| February | 12 °C | 3 °C | 7 | – | quiet | Good |
| March | 16 °C | 7 °C | 9 | – | busy | Mixed |
| April | 20 °C | 11 °C | 10 | – | very busy | Good |
| May | 24 °C | 16 °C | 9 | – | busy | Good |
| June | 27 °C | 20 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| July | 31 °C | 24 °C | 12 | – | busy | Mixed |
| August | 32 °C | 25 °C | 8 | – | busy | Good |
| September | 28 °C | 22 °C | 12 | – | moderate | Excellent |
| October | 22 °C | 16 °C | 10 | – | busy | Good |
| November | 17 °C | 10 °C | 8 | – | very busy | Good |
| December | 12 °C | 4 °C | 6 | – | busy | Good |
Not sure about March? See the best time to visit Tokyo.
10Elsewhere
March in nearby cities
| City | High | Rain days |
|---|---|---|
| Kyoto in March | 16 °C | 9 |
| Seoul in March | 13 °C | – |
| Shanghai in March | 17 °C | 12 |
| Beijing in March | 16 °C | 4 |
| Bangkok in March | 35 °C | – |
| Singapore in March | 32 °C | 9 |
11FAQ
Tokyo in March: your questions
Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
March is a reasonable month with trade-offs to visit Tokyo. Daytime highs average 16 °C (60 °F), rain falls on about 9 days, and hotel arrivals run above the yearly average, so the main sights are busy.
What is the weather like in Tokyo in March?
Expect cool days around 16 °C (60 °F) and nights near 7 °C (44 °F). One March in ten brings afternoons above 21 °C, and one in ten stays below 10 °C.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in March?
March brings about 109 mm (4.3 in) of rain over roughly 9 days, which is showery by Tokyo standards. On any given day the chance of at least 1 mm of rain is 30 percent.
What should I wear in Tokyo in March?
Pack a warm jacket or coat, scarf for windy evenings, closed, water-resistant shoes.
Is Tokyo crowded in March?
The main sights are busy in March. Main drivers: cherry blossom begins in late March; Japanese spring school break; fiscal year end.
What time does it get dark in Tokyo in March?
Around the middle of March the sun sets at about 17:48 and rises at 05:51, giving 11.9 hours of daylight.