March · Japan
Best time to visit Takayama in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Takayama in March
Average temperature 1°C, 133 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 85% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
3.9/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 1°C
- Rainfall
- 133 mm
- Humidity
- 85%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
March in Takayama scores 3.9/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 1°C, 133 mm of rain, and roughly 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Takayama preserves wooden merchant houses, morning markets and the Hida Alps in central Japan.
March in Takayama — the hardest end of the year
At 1°C (34°F) this is proper winter weather in March: layer up and split the day between outdoor highlights and indoor stops.
133 mm of rain signals a properly wet month, with only about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine to count on — build indoor options into the schedule.
That is 3.9/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 6.4/10 for the best month here.
Pack insulated layers, a windproof shell, gloves and boots with grip, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.
If your dates are flexible, July is materially better in Takayama — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Takayama in March?
- In March, Takayama averages 1°C, 133 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 3.9/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Takayama?
- March earns a 3.9/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Takayama in March?
- Expect about 133 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 85% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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