What to expect in Tokyo in March
March is a strong choice for Tokyo: 13° / 5°, with manageable crowds at the big attractions and prices close to the yearly average.
Tokyo weather in March
Typical conditions in Tokyo during March, based on long-run climate normals rather than any single year. Treat it as a planning guide, not a forecast.
| Average high | 13°C 55°F |
|---|---|
| Average low | 5°C 41°F |
| Rainfall | Moderate 35/100 |
| Total rainfall | 116 mm4.6 in |
| Rainy days | 9 |
| Sea temperature | 13°C 56°F |
| Daylight | 11 h 58 min |
| How it feels | Cool |
Average highs sit around 13°C with lows near 5°C. Rainfall is moderate; the odd shower is likely.
Crowds & demand
Crowd levels are Moderate for Tokyo — manageable crowds at the big attractions.
Prices & value
This month counts as shoulder season: prices close to the yearly average.
What to pack
Layers you can shed: 13°C by day and about 5°C after dark is a two-jacket kind of month.
What it costs
Costs in March sit around the yearly average for Tokyo — neither a bargain nor a squeeze. Booking a few weeks out is usually enough. Compared with the most expensive month of the year, you are looking at roughly 29% less.
Who this month suits
- Travellers who want the most reliable weather
- Anyone travelling on a budget
- Visitors who want to catch a festival
Events & what’s on
Look out for Cherry Blossom Season while you’re there.
- Cherry Blossom Season — Sakura sweep the city, filling parks like Ueno and Shinjuku Gyoen with picnickers.
Tokyo in March compared with nearby months
If your dates are flexible by a few weeks, this is what shifting them actually buys you.
| Month | Temp | Crowds | Price | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10° / 1° | Moderate | $$ | 51 |
| February | 10° / 2° | Low | $ | 60 |
| March · This month | 13° / 5° | Moderate | $$ | 48 |
| April | 19° / 10° | High | $$$ | 39 |
| May | 23° / 14° | Moderate | $$ | 61 |
These months score higher for Tokyo on the same blend of weather, crowds and price. Same destination, better odds.
Or go somewhere else in March
If the destination is negotiable but the month is not, these places are at their best in March.
Figures are climate normals and modelled estimates — a planning guide, not a forecast. We separate fact, estimate and recommendation. Updated October 2026
