March · Japan
Best time to visit Tokyo in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Tokyo in March
Average temperature 10°C, 158 mm of rain, about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 68% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
6.5/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 158 mm
- Humidity
- 68%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 23
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Tokyo scores 6.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 158 mm of rain, and roughly 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Tokyo’s finest days weave quiet contrasts: a hushed shrine at dawn, a tiny lunch counter at noon, and glowing neon districts after dark—best savored in the crisp clarity of late autumn and winter.
March in Tokyo — workable with trade-offs
March averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Monthly rainfall reaches 158 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 6.5/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 7.7/10 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.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Tokyo in March?
- In March, Tokyo averages 10°C, 158 mm of rain, and about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.5/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
- March earns a 6.5/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Tokyo in March?
- Expect about 158 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 68% and there are about 23 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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