The weather in March in Japan
It's cool in March in Japan with an average temperature of 12°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 9°C to a high of 16°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between -1°C and 5°C.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in March for Japan. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2021, Japan reached the highest temperature in March over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was -1°C in 2014. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -9°C to a highest value of 16°C.
Precipitation and snowfall
In March, there is an average of 83 mm of precipitation, spread over 12 days. Of the total precipitation, about 13 cm falls as snow in March. The wind speed is around 4 Bft, mostly coming from the West.
Daily weather in March for Japan
Click on any day in March to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Japan. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
March weather comparison
| Japan | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 12°C | 11°C |
| Max. temperature | 16°C | 14°C |
| Min. temperature | -1°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 83 mm | 63 mm |
| Rainy days | 12 days | 10 days |
| Total snowfall | 13 cm | 7 cm |
| Snowy days | 6 days | 4 days |
Start of March
The month of March starts in Japan with cold temps, averaging around 10°C during the day and nights around 1°C.
Mid March
By mid-March, daytime temps rise to around 13°C, with nights around 2°C. There’s a chance of some showers during this time, but plenty of dry and sunny days too.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Japan is around 14°C, while nighttime temps are about 3°C. A shower might pop up, but overall, the weather will be dry and sunny.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 8 this month. That's a very high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 10-15 minutes.
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The climate in Japan is based on weather data from Tokyo. Other places, like Kyōto, Osaka or Hokkaido, might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Japan to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in March in Japan. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in March in Japan
Temperature in March in Japan over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in March in Japan. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in March in Japan
Total precipitation in March in Japan over the years
Daily Snowfall in March in Japan
Snowfall in March in Japan per year
Daily UV index in March in Japan
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Japan, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
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Average weather in Japan by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Japan. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.