March in Tokyo averages highs of 14 °C (58 °F) and lows of 5 °C (40 °F), with about 10 rainy days and 11 h 52 min of daylight.
March weather in Tokyo at a glance
average high to low each dot ≈ 3 rainy days
Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
Mixed weather: cool and some rain. March is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
Our rule: a month scores 2 points for comfortable average highs of 18–28 °C (1 point for 14–18 or 28–32 °C) and 2 points for 5 or fewer rainy days (1 point for 6–10). Average highs above 35 °C or below 8 °C make it a tough month whatever the rain. A rainy day here means 2 mm of rain or more. 4 points = great, 3 = good, 2 = mixed, 0–1 = tough.
Holidays and events in March 2026
- Fri 20 Mar: Vernal Equinox Day (春分の日) public holiday
- Cherry blossoms usually open in late March event
Banks and many shops close on public holidays, and museums may change their hours, so check before you go.
Things to do in Tokyo in March
March's weather suits a mix of outdoor sights and museums, so the open-air ones come first.
- Senso-ji and Asakusa — early morning outdoors
- Shibuya Crossing and Shibuya Sky — dusk outdoors
- Meiji Shrine and Harajuku outdoors
- Shinjuku Gyoen — gardens, great in blossom season outdoors
- teamLab Planets or Borderless — timed tickets indoors
- Tsukiji Outer Market — breakfast indoors
Where to stay: Shinjuku or Shibuya for energy and trains; Asakusa for old Tokyo and value; Ginza for upmarket.
What to pack for Tokyo in March
- Layers and a light jacket: days around 14 °C (58 °F), nights near 5 °C (40 °F).
- An umbrella or a light waterproof: about 10 days this month see real rain.
- Comfortable walking shoes.
What a day in Tokyo costs
| Budget traveller | Mid-range | |
|---|---|---|
| Typical total per person, per day | €60–130 | €160–330 |
Excluding flights. March is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest.
March in nearby cities
| City | High / low | Rainy days | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kyoto | 14° / 3° | 9 | Tough month |
| Bangkok | 33° / 26° | 6 | Tough month |
| Singapore | 30° / 24° | 20 | Tough month |
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FAQ
Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
By the numbers, March is a mixed month: cool and some rain, with average highs of 14 °C (58 °F) and about 10 rainy days. March is usually high season in Tokyo: book rooms early, as prices are typically at their highest. The best months for weather are April, May.
How warm is Tokyo in March?
Average highs are 14 °C (58 °F) and lows 5 °C (40 °F) (2015–2024 averages).
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in March?
Expect about 10 days with 2 mm of rain or more, about 139 mm in total. It is the 6th wettest month of the year in Tokyo.
Sources: climate averages from Open-Meteo historical weather (ERA5 reanalysis, 2015–2024); sea temperatures from the Open-Meteo marine API (2023–2024); public holidays from Nager.Date. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of the month. Averages are a guide, not a forecast. Costs are typical ranges per person per day, excluding flights.