Kyoto · Japan
March
Spring begins — warming temperatures and early cherry blossoms, with crowds building toward month end.
Best match
#2 of 12 months
March is one of the best times to visit Kyoto.
Climate
High
14.3°C
Low
6.7°C
Rain
89mm
Sun
5.5hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Kyoto
Weather
Very good
Value
Good
Crowds
Good
Events
Very good
Atmosphere
Excellent
What you gain in March
- ↑Early cherry blossoms arrive late March at Maruyama Park and the Philosopher's Path — one of the great sights in Japan
- ↑Higashiyama Hanatoro lantern festival mid-March: stone-paved lanes lit at night, before the peak crowds arrive
- ↑Temperatures comfortable for all-day walking: 14°C highs without summer humidity
What you sacrifice
- ↓Prices rising sharply from mid-March as cherry blossom season approaches
- ↓Accommodation books out weeks ahead for late March — advance planning essential
- ↓Spring rain days common; 89mm across the month means waterproof layers are necessary
How March compares to October (best month)
| Factor | March | October ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 7 | 8 |
| Value | 6 | 6 |
| Crowds | 6 | 5 |
March in other destinations
Lisbon (16.6°C)Barcelona (15.8°C)Tokyo (13.8°C)Bali (30.8°C)Santorini (14.6°C)Paris (11.5°C)New York (9.7°C)Marrakech (22.3°C)Amsterdam (9.2°C)Maldives (30.8°C)Rome (15°C)Bangkok (34.3°C)Istanbul (11.6°C)Vienna (10.3°C)Seoul (9.6°C)Dubrovnik (13.9°C)Rio de Janeiro (29.7°C)Phuket (33°C)Cape Town (25.4°C)Prague (10°C)Amalfi Coast (15°C)
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Kyoto, not across destinations. Methodology →