Early spring · Weather & things to do
Tokyo in March
Tokyo warms up: highs climb to 57°F (14°C), from 49°F in February, with lows of 37°F (3°C) and about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain.
It scores 68/100 for comfort, 4th of 12, which makes it a solid shoulder-season month.
- Avg high
- 57°F (14°C)
- Avg low
- 37°F (3°C)
- Rain
- 4.5 in (115 mm)
- Humidity
- 77%
- Cloud cover
- 61%
- Daylight
- ~11 h 44 min
- Comfort score
- 68/100 · Good
What March feels like
Highs near 57°F (14°C) make for comfortable sightseeing weather.
Nights cool to an average low of 37°F (3°C).
Some rain is likely, about 4.5 in (115 mm) in the month, so pack for a shower or two.
Plan around March
March is shoulder season: good weather, a step below the best months (April and November).
- Comfort improves from 63/100 in February to 68/100.
- March sits inside the Mar – May window our Japan Golden Route recommends.
What to pack for March
- A warm layer for eveningslows near 37°F
- Packable rain jacket or umbrellaabout 4.5 in of rain
- Comfortable walking shoesmost places below are best reached on foot or with short walks
What to do in Tokyo in March
With conditions on your side, the picks below favor time outside.
Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden
Large garden mixing Japanese, English and French styles; prime cherry blossom spot.
Why now Our curated notes say it's best late Mar–early Apr.
Omoide Yokocho
Smoky postwar alley of tiny yakitori stalls by Shinjuku station.
Why now March scores 68/100 for comfort, good conditions for being outside.
Meiji Jingu
Forested Shinto shrine to Emperor Meiji, steps from Harajuku station.
Why now Highs near 57°F and 4.5 in of monthly rain make this an easy outdoor pick.
Shibuya Sky
Open-air rooftop deck 230 m up Shibuya Scramble Square with 360-degree views.
Why now One to do outside while the weather is on your side.
teamLab Planets TOKYO
Walk-through digital art installations, some knee-deep in water.
Nearby in March
- Kyoto in March~224 mi · highs 54°F, 4.5 in rain · 1°C (3°F) cooler by day, about as wet
- Osaka in March~244 mi · highs 56°F, 4.6 in rain · similar daytime temperatures, about as wet
NASA POWER 2001–2025 monthly averages on a ~50 km grid, temperatures adjusted from the grid cell's ~233 m to Tokyo's ~40 m elevation (standard lapse rate). Comfort scores weigh temperature, rain, humidity and cloud: see how we score each month. Check a forecast before you go.
Tokyo in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Tokyo?
It's a good shoulder-season choice, scoring 68/100 against a best of 80 in April and November. Expect highs of 57°F (14°C) and 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain. March is inside the Mar – May window our Japan Golden Route recommends.
How cold is Tokyo in March?
Average highs are 57°F (14°C) and average lows 37°F (3°C), making it the 4th-coldest month by daytime highs.
Does it rain a lot in Tokyo in March?
Some: about 4.5 in (115 mm) of rain falls across March on average, the 5th-driest month of the year. The annual total is about 64.5 in (1638 mm).
What should I pack for Tokyo in March?
Bring a warm layer for evenings (lows near 37°F), packable rain jacket or umbrella (about 4.5 in of rain) and comfortable walking shoes (most places below are best reached on foot or with short walks).
Routes in season in March
- Japan Golden Route Mar – May
Planning Tokyo in March?
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