March · Japan
Best time to visit Hiroshima in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Hiroshima in March
Average temperature 9°C, 131 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 73% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.3/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 9°C
- Rainfall
- 131 mm
- Humidity
- 73%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Hiroshima scores 6.3/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 9°C, 131 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Peace park memorials and island shrine ferries peak May through September.
March in Hiroshima: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 9°C (49°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 131 mm — wet for this destination — but about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine still break through, so keep one indoor fallback in the plan.
It scores 6.3/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 8.7/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? October scores 2.4 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Hiroshima in March?
- In March, Hiroshima averages 9°C, 131 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.3/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Hiroshima?
- March earns a 6.3/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Hiroshima in March?
- Expect about 131 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 73% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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