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Tokyo in March
what's the weather like?

Tokyo in March? Not the best window — aim for May.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.69°N 139.69°E
14°CMax temperature
39%Rainy days
9.8hSunshine / day

Tokyo weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.5/10)

Should you visit Tokyo in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you want the lowest prices and minimal crowds.

❌ No if: you're looking for summer weather — conditions don't support it.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 39%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 14°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 9.8h/d

Our take: Tokyo in March is possible but May offers a score of 7.5/10 vs 5.6.

Tokyo in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Sakura (late March-early April) — cherry blossoms. Hanami in the parks Spring marks the start of the good season in Tokyo. Temperatures rise (14°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.5/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Tokyo

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌫️ January0°C9°C16%1.78.7h5.7/10
🌫️ February1°C10°C24%1.89.5h5.8/10
⛅ March4°C14°C39%4.69.8h5.6/10
🌤️ April10°C19°C39%4.510.1h7.1/10
🌤️ May15°C23°C39%5.010.6h7.5/10
🌤️ June19°C26°C49%6.49.7h7.4/10
🌤️ July23°C30°C51%5.710.7h7.4/10
🌤️ August25°C32°C46%4.511.5h7.3/10
🌤️ September21°C28°C52%6.98.8h7.4/10
🌦️ October14°C21°C42%6.57.5h7.1/10
⛅ November8°C17°C29%2.89.0h7.0/10
🌫️ December2°C11°C22%1.88.7h5.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In March, Tokyo averages 14°C, 39% rainy days and 9.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.6/10. See methodology →

March vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.5/10). Difference:

FAQ — Tokyo in March

Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
March is an acceptable time for Tokyo (score 5.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.5/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Tokyo in March?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 4°C at night. 9.8h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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