March · Japan
Best time to visit Kagoshima in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Kagoshima in March
Average temperature 14°C, 200 mm of rain, about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
4.8/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 200 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 14
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Kagoshima scores 4.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 14°C, 200 mm of rain, and roughly 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Kagoshima faces the Sakurajima volcano across its bay, with gardens, hot springs and Satsuma history.
March in Kagoshima — off-season conditions
March averages 14°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
At 200 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 4.8/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 6.8/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? January scores 2 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Kagoshima in March?
- In March, Kagoshima averages 14°C, 200 mm of rain, and about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 4.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Kagoshima?
- March earns a 4.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Kagoshima in March?
- Expect about 200 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 14 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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