How hot is Tokyo in March?

Daytime highs in Tokyo in March average 15°C (59°F); nights drop to about 5°C.

Does it rain in Tokyo in March?

Expect around 12.2 rainy days and 144 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?

March is a fair shoulder-season month in Tokyo — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Overall travel score: 6.9/10. The best months are April–May & October–November.

Tokyo weather in March

March is a fair shoulder-season month in Tokyo — decent conditions with some trade-offs. Expect highs around 15°C, lows near 5°C, and about 12.2 days with rain.

6.9 · Fairtravel score for March

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Avg high

15°C

Avg low

5°C

Rainfall

144 mm

Rain days

12.2

Sunshine

8 h/day

Daylight

11.7 h

What to pack for Tokyo in March

long sleeves and a warm layer
a medium jacket
a compact umbrella or rain shell — rain is frequent

Humidity averages 68%; max daily wind around 31 km/h.

How March compares

Best months in Tokyo: April–May & October–November. See the full best time to visit Tokyo guide.

Tokyo in March: the details

In March, Tokyo sees average daytime highs of 15°C (59°F) and overnight lows of 5°C (41°F). Rainfall totals roughly 144 mm across 12.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8 hours per day with 11.7 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 68%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Tokyo, Japan (35.69, 139.69) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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