March weather forecast
Japan

As the last vestiges of winter fade, March brings warmer weather and the advent of spring to Japan. Northern regions like Hokkaido see a slight rise in temperatures, with averages increasing to about 0°C (32°F). However, snowfall continues to blanket areas such as Sapporo, making it a favoured location for late-season winter sports.

The central regions, including the Sea of Japan coastline and the Central Highlands, see warmer temperatures around 9°C (48.2°F). The increase in temperature, combined with receding snowfall, marks the beginning of spring in these areas.

In the south, the temperate regions of Okinawa begin to experience warmer spring weather, with temperatures averaging 19°C (66.2°F). It presents a welcoming contrast to the colder northern and central regions.

Rainfall increases in March compared to February, signaling the beginning of the rainy spring season. On average, precipitation throughout the country varies between 70mm (2.76") to 100mm (3.94"), a significant increase from the previous months. Snowfall decreases, especially in the Tohoku region, as Aomori begins to see the end of its harsh winter snow.

In March, the cherry blossoms start to bloom in the warmer southern regions, creating picturesque landscapes. This phenomenon gradually moves northwards as the country warms up throughout the month.

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• Tokyo - March »
  The first month of the spring, March, is a moderate month in Tokyo with temperature in the range of an average high of 13°C (55.4°F) and an average low of 6.2°C (43.2°F). The months with the lowest UV index are January through March, November and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.
• Yokohama - March »
  In Yokohama in March, the average water temperature is 16.2°C (61.2°F). March is the last month it regularly snows in Yokohama, Japan.
• Osaka - March »
  March and April, with an average relative humidity of 59%, are the least humid months in Osaka, Japan. As Osaka welcomes March, the average high-temperature sees a modest rise, transitioning from a fresh 10.2°C (50.4°F) in February to a mild 13.7°C (56.7°F).
• Nagoya - March »
  In Nagoya during March, the rain falls for 10.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 122mm (4.8") of precipitation. The least humid month in Nagoya is March, with an average relative humidity of 59%.
• Sapporo - March »
  In Sapporo, during March, snow falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 263mm (10.35") of snow. In Sapporo, during March, snow falls for 19.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 263mm (10.35") of snow.
• Fukuoka - March »
  During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Fukuoka aggregates 10mm (0.39") of snow. During 1.5 snowfall days, in March, Fukuoka aggregates 10mm (0.39") of snow.
• Kobe - March »
  The month with the coldest seawater in Kobe is March, with an average sea temperature of 13.9°C (57°F). March is the last month it regularly snows in Kobe, Japan.
• Kyoto - March »
  During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Kyoto aggregates 20mm (0.79") of snow. During 2.5 snowfall days, in March, Kyoto aggregates 20mm (0.79") of snow.
• Kawasaki - March »
  The month of March marks the onset of warmer days in Kawasaki with average temperature highs of 13.1°C (55.6°F). The arrival of March in Kawasaki brings a soft temperature shift, with the average high-temperature nudging from a chilly 9.3°C (48.7°F) in February to a refreshing 13.1°C (55.6°F).
• Saitama - March »
  During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Saitama aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow. During 0.3 snowfall days, in March, Saitama aggregates 2mm (0.08") of snow.
• Hiroshima - March »
  During 2.6 snowfall days, in March, Hiroshima aggregates 10mm (0.39") of snow. During 2.6 snowfall days, in March, Hiroshima aggregates 10mm (0.39") of snow.
• Sendai - March »
  In Sendai, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 43mm (1.69") of snow. In Sendai, in March, snow falls for 5.2 days, with typically accumulated 43mm (1.69") of snow.