March · Japan
Best time to visit Mount Fuji in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Mount Fuji in March
Average temperature 6°C, 149 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 79% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.8/10
Ranked #6 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 6°C
- Rainfall
- 149 mm
- Humidity
- 79%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Mount Fuji scores 5.8/10 for nature and wildlife travel - an above-average month (#6 of 12). Expect around 6°C, 149 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Mount Fuji rises over the Fuji Five Lakes, with climbing trails, shrine forests, and lake viewpoints below.
March in Mount Fuji: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
March averages 6°C (42°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 149 mm this is a genuinely wet month: about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine in total, and outdoor plans need an indoor fallback.
It scores 5.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 7.5/10 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, footwear you can get muddy.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Mount Fuji in March?
- In March, Mount Fuji averages 6°C, 149 mm of rain, and about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 5.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Mount Fuji?
- March earns a 5.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Mount Fuji in March?
- Expect about 149 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 79% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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