March could be a good time to visit Tokyo, as the weather is generally fine. The average high temperature is around +13°C, and there are typically 7 sunny days in March. However, expect about 10 rainy days, and total monthly rainfall of approximately 154 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+13°C
Avg. max. temperature
-2°C
Min.
+25°C
Max.
154 mm
Total precipitation
57%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
7 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Tokyo has OK weather in March.
Average temperature in Tokyo in March
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Tokyo for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +23°C during the day to a minimum of +2°C during the night, the temperature in March averages around +16°C.
The average maximum temperature goes up 19% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +18°C to +22°C.
Is Tokyo warm or cold in March?
Tokyo is typically mild in March.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +10°C to +13°C. The minimum temperature also goes up from +3°C to +6°C.
Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.
Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Tokyo:
Climate in Tokyo in March
Tokyo weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
February
March
April
Avg. temperature
+10°C
+13°C
+18°C
Min. temperature
-9°C
-2°C
0°C
Max. temperature
+24°C
+25°C
+29°C
Rainfall
75 mm
154 mm
162 mm
Wind
4 m/s
4 m/s
4 m/s
Humidity
51%
57%
63%
Air pressure
1014 HPa
1013 HPa
1012 HPa
Sunny days
9
7
7
Cloudy days
12
14
14
Rainy days
6
10
9
Snowy days
1
0
0
March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February.It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +10°C to +13°C during the day.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 75 mm to 154 mm.Humidity rises from 51% to 57%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 4 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in February to 7 in March.
April brings much the same weather, it remains ok.
Wind speed in Tokyo in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 5 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Tokyo is gradually increasing during March, going from 4 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Tokyo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 61% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 426 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 126 mm, which is considered heavy rain.March is a pretty wet month with over 19 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Tokyo wettest month is October, where a typical day has a 32% chance of precipitation and 233 mm of rainfall per day. December, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 16% chance of precipitation and 68 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during March in Tokyo based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in March, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 0 mm.
March is one of the snowiest months in Tokyo.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last March in Tokyo?
This is the weather in Tokyo in March 2023:
1 March
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+18°C
2 March
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+15°C
3 March
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+15°C
4 March
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+12°C
5 March
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+17°C
6 March
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+13°C
7 March
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+13°C
8 March
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+8°C
9 March
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+14°C
10 March
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+14°C
11 March
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+18°C
12 March
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+20°C
13 March
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+19°C
14 March
🌧️
+23°C
15 March
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+21°C
16 March
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+20°C
17 March
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+19°C
18 March
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+10°C
19 March
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+17°C
20 March
🌧️
+15°C
21 March
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+13°C
22 March
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+4°C
23 March
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+10°C
24 March
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+14°C
25 March
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+17°C
26 March
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+18°C
27 March
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+20°C
28 March
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+18°C
29 March
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+12°C
30 March
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+19°C
31 March
🌧️
+22°C
In March 2023 Tokyo had 9 sunny days, 16 cloudy days, and 6 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +16°C, with an absolute maximum of +23°C and a minimum of +4°C. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 93% and a minimum of 19%. The average wind speed was 5 m/s, with a maximum of 13 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Tokyo climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Tokyo in March has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1984 (+11°C) and the highest in 2013 (+20°C). The driest year was 1984 with only 63 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2021 with 648 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Tokyo in March:
Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
It’s always a good time to visit Tokyo, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.
Can you sunbathe in Tokyo in March?
March has mild temperatures in Tokyo. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!
Is Tokyo rainy in March?
Tokyo is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Tokyo in March?
Usually, it’s not very sunny in Tokyo in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Tokyo, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.