Tokyo · Japan
March
Cherry blossom arrives late March — extraordinary, but the price and crowd surge begins simultaneously.
Best match
#3 of 12 months
March is one of the best times to visit Tokyo.
Climate
High
13.8°C
Low
5.4°C
Rain
116mm
Sun
6.6hrs/day
30-year climate normals · Open Meteo ERA5
How March scores in Tokyo
Weather
Good
Value
Above average
Crowds
Average
Events
Excellent
Atmosphere
Outstanding
What you gain in March
- ↑Late March cherry blossom (Somei Yoshino) transforms parks into something genuinely magical
- ↑Ueno Park hanami picnics: a collective national joy worth experiencing once
- ↑Spring awakening energy across the entire city
What you sacrifice
- ↓Hotel prices rise 40–60% compared to February — book 3–4 months in advance
- ↓March is statistically Tokyo's rainiest month — blossom can be washed off early
- ↓Extremely popular parks require patience; Shinjuku Gyoen sells out timed slots weeks ahead
How March compares to November (best month)
| Factor | March | November ★ |
|---|---|---|
| Weather | 6 | 8 |
| Value | 5 | 5 |
| Crowds | 4 | 4 |
March in other destinations
Climate data: 30-year normals (1991–2020) from Open Meteo ERA5 reanalysis. Scores compare months within Tokyo, not across destinations. Methodology →