Temperatures in March
It's cool to moderate in March in Kyōto with an average temperature of 16°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 13°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 4°C and 10°C.
Max and Min Temperatures per Day
This chart shows the daily maximum and minimum temperatures in degrees Celsius for Kyōto in March. The red line indicates the max temperatures, and the blue line shows the minimums.
Start of March
The month of March starts in Kyōto with cool temperatures, averaging around 14°C during the day and nights close to 6°C. You can expect regular precipitation, but there’s also a chance for some sunny days in the first days of the month.
Mid-March
By mid-March, the average daytime temperature rises to around 17°C, with nights close to 8°C. During this part of the month, you can expect regular precipitation, but there’ll also be some sunny days.
End of March
By the end of March, the average daytime temperature in Kyōto will be around 18°C, with nights close to 9°C. A shower might show up, but overall the weather will be dry and sunny.
Precipitation in March
In March, there is an average of 123 mm of precipitation, spread over 9 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
The average precipitation chance is 30% per day this month. Though it seems pretty low, the weather’s variable. Some days have higher and others lower precipitation chances, which lowers the average.
Precipitation Chance
This chart shows the daily precipitation chance (in percentages) in March for Kyōto. 0% means it never rained on that day in the past 10 years, and 100% means it rained every day. All values in between represent the average chance of precipitation on that day.
Kyōto in March |
London | ||
|---|---|---|---|
 Average Temperature |
16°C | 11°C | |
 High Temp |
19°C | 14°C | |
| Low Temp |
13°C | 8°C | |
 Total Precipitation |
123 mm | 55 mm | |
| Rainy Days |
9 days | 9 days | |
February
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.
Is March a good time to visit Kyōto?
Looking for sun and warm weather? Then March isn’t the best time to be in Kyōto. The temperature is too low this month for a warm stay.
Temperature records for Kyōto in March
With 26°C, Kyōto hit the highest temperature in the last 10 years in March 2023. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 4°C in 2014. The extreme night temperatures ranged from a low of -2°C to a high of 18°C.
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Daily Temperature in March in Kyōto
This chart shows the average daily temperatures, both day and night, for each day in March in Kyōto, measured in degrees Celsius. The red line represents the maximum temperatures, while the blue line shows the minimums. The days of the month are displayed at the bottom of the chart. The data, based on historical observations, gives an overview of the average daily temperatures during this month.
Daily Precipitation in March in Kyōto
The chart below shows the average daily precipitation in March for Kyōto, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail. The days of the month are shown at the bottom of the chart.
A low average precipitation means that the chance of rain on that day is usually small, while a higher average suggests that rain is more likely. But it’s still an average, so each day can be different. Based on historical weather data for March, you can expect around 9 days of rain in Kyōto.
Daily UV Index in March in Kyōto
This chart shows the average daily UV index in March in Kyōto, 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.
Temperature in March in Kyōto Over the Years
This chart shows the average temperature in March in Kyōto, measured in degrees Celsius, over the past years.
Total Precipitation in March in Kyōto Over the Years
This chart shows the average precipitation in March in Kyōto, measured in millimetres over the past years. Precipitation is always measured as water, even if it’s snow or hail.
Daily climate in March for Kyōto
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Average Weather in Kyōto by Month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kyōto. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
