Kyoto in March
Two very different Marches sit inside one month: a mild, uncrowded first half, then the blossom forecast lands and everything sells out.
Is March a good time to visit Kyoto?
March is a middling month in Kyoto — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
What’s on in March
- Plum blossom at Kitano Tenmangū (late Feb into March)
- Cherry blossom usually opens in the final week
Best days in March
Weekdays are almost always calmer than weekends.
Tue is normally the calmest day of the week.
Best hours in March
The daily rhythm, hour by hour.
The 9:00 AM window is usually the calmest of the day.
Weather in March
Typical highs, lows and wet days.
How March compares
Every month in Kyoto, ranked by how calm it is.
Quieter alternatives
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Frequently asked questions
Is March a good month to visit Kyoto?
March is a middling month in Kyoto — crowds around 74/100. Not the worst, but January is noticeably calmer.
How crowded is Kyoto in March?
Kyoto sits at roughly 74/100 in March on our crowd scale, which is 10 points above the yearly average. The quietest month is January.
What is the weather like in Kyoto in March?
Expect highs around 14°C and lows near 4°C in March, with about 11 wet days across the month.