March · Japan
Best time to visit Nikko in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Nikko in March
Average temperature 7°C, 115 mm of rain, about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 76% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
5.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 115 mm
- Humidity
- 76%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 15
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Nikko scores 5.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 115 mm of rain, and roughly 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Nikko's shrines and cedar avenues sit in the mountains north of Tokyo as a UNESCO complex.
March in Nikko — workable with trade-offs
March averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
At 115 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, 7th of 12 months, against 7.1/10 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Nikko in March?
- In March, Nikko averages 7°C, 115 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 Nikko?
- 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 Nikko in March?
- Expect about 115 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 76% and there are about 15 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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