Fukuoka & Dazaifu→
Station: FukuokaFukuoka, Hakata, Tenjin, Dazaifu Tenmangu
High
15.0℃
Low
7.2℃
- Precip.
- 103.7mm
- Sunshine
- 161h
- Sunset
- 18:26
Highs around 15°C. Cherry blossoms open late in the month, and the Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival begins
Kyushu Weather Guide
Kyushu Weather in March: What to Wear & Expect
March in Kyushu is the season when winter turns to spring. Fukuoka's high is 15.0°C and mornings are around 7°C, with warm and cold days alternating. Early in the month you can still enjoy the plum blossoms at Dazaifu Tenmangu, and in Aso the grasslands gradually turn green after the controlled burning. Cherry blossoms usually open on March 22 in Fukuoka and Kumamoto, early by national standards. By the end of the month, they start to peak at Fukuoka Castle Ruins and Kumamoto Castle.
- Fukuoka high
- 15.0℃
- Fukuoka low
- 7.2℃
- Fukuoka rainfall
- 103.7mm
- Fukuoka sunset
- 18:26
Overview
Kyushu in March: Key Points
- ✓Fukuoka's high is 15.0°C, with mornings around 7°C. Big temperature swings
- ✓Cherry blossoms usually open on March 22 in Fukuoka and Kumamoto, and March 26 in Kagoshima
- ✓Dazaifu Tenmangu's plum blossoms early in the month; the Kyokusui no En on the first Sunday
- ✓Yellow dust (kosa) can blow in. Take precautions if you have hay fever
By Area
March Weather by Area
Temperature, precipitation, snow and sunshine are climate normals (1991-2020). Sunset is for March 15.
Nagasaki→
Station: NagasakiNagasaki, Mt. Inasa, Glover Garden, Meganebashi Bridge
High
15.3℃
Low
7.5℃
- Precip.
- 123.2mm
- Sunshine
- 160h
- Sunset
- 18:28
Mornings around 7.5°C. Cherry blossoms usually open on March 23
Sasebo & Huis Ten Bosch→
Station: SaseboSasebo, Huis Ten Bosch, Kujukushima Islands
High
15.1℃
Low
7.2℃
- Precip.
- 120.7mm
- Sunshine
- 167h
- Sunset
- 18:28
Highs around 15°C. Tulips at their best at Huis Ten Bosch
Karatsu, Arita & Ureshino Onsen→
Station: UreshinoUreshino Onsen, Karatsu, Arita, Imari
High
14.7℃
Low
3.6℃
- Precip.
- 152.7mm
- Sunshine
- 162h
- Sunset
- 18:27
Ureshino mornings still cold at around 4°C. Around 15°C in the daytime, good for strolling
Kumamoto & Aso→
Station: KumamotoKumamoto, Kumamoto Castle, Aso, Kurokawa Onsen
High
16.1℃
Low
5.9℃
- Precip.
- 124.8mm
- Sunshine
- 170h
- Sunset
- 18:24
Kumamoto highs around 16°C. Kumamoto Castle's cherry blossoms from late in the month. Aso's grasslands sprout after the controlled burning
Beppu & Yufuin→
Station: OitaBeppu, Yufuin, Beppu Hells Tour, Mt. Yufu
High
14.6℃
Low
5.9℃
- Precip.
- 99.2mm
- Sunshine
- 175h
- Sunset
- 18:21
Oita highs around 15°C. Cherry blossoms usually open on March 24
Takachiho→
Station: TakachihoTakachiho, Takachiho Gorge, Takachiho Shrine, Amanoiwato Shrine
High
14.9℃
Low
2.7℃
- Precip.
- 121.9mm
- Sunshine
- 161h
- Sunset
- 18:22
Cold mornings around 3°C. Around 15°C in the daytime, nice for exploring Takachiho Gorge
Miyazaki & Nichinan→
Station: MiyazakiMiyazaki, Aoshima, Nichinan Coast, Udo Jingu
High
17.0℃
Low
7.4℃
- Precip.
- 155.7mm
- Sunshine
- 186h
- Sunset
- 18:22
Highs around 17°C. Cherry blossoms and rapeseed blossoms peak from late in the month
Kagoshima, Sakurajima & Ibusuki→
Station: KagoshimaKagoshima, Sakurajima, Ibusuki, Sengan-en
High
17.5℃
Low
8.7℃
- Precip.
- 161mm
- Sunshine
- 163h
- Sunset
- 18:25
Mornings around 9°C. Cherry blossoms usually open on March 26. Cherry blossoms in Ibusuki too from late in the month
Yakushima→
Station: YakushimaYakushima, Shiratani Unsuikyo, Jomon Sugi, Yakusugi Land
High
18.0℃
Low
11.3℃
- Precip.
- 387mm
- Sunshine
- 118h
- Sunset
- 18:26
Highs around 18°C on the coast. Rainfall starts to increase. Snow may still linger in the mountains
What to Wear
What to Wear in Kyushu in March
Base layer
Light long sleeves; thermal underwear on cold days
Tops
Long-sleeved shirt with a light knit
Outerwear
Light down jacket or trench coat, for mornings and evenings
Bottoms
Long pants
Shoes
Comfortable sneakers
Accessories
Folding umbrella and a face mask
Even when the daytime feels like spring, mornings and evenings can turn as cold as winter. Adjust with layers that are easy to take on and off.
Good to Know
Good to Know
Big temperature swings
Some days the high approaches 20°C, while on others it doesn't reach 10°C. Adjust with clothes that are easy to take on and off.
Watch out for yellow dust
In spring, yellow dust can blow in from the Asian mainland. On hazy days, a face mask is a good idea.
Cherry blossom timing varies by year
Fukuoka's cherry blossoms usually open on March 22, but it can shift by about a week either way. Check the bloom forecast just before your trip.
Crowds during spring break
Spring break starts late in the month, and Huis Ten Bosch and popular sights get busy. Book your accommodation early.
Events
March Events & Highlights
Kyokusui no En (Winding Stream Banquet)
Dazaifu TenmanguFirst Sunday of MarchAn elegant ritual in which participants in Heian-period costume compose waka poems before a cup of sake floating down the stream passes them by.
Cherry Blossoms Open in Kyushu
Fukuoka, Kumamoto, Nagasaki, Miyazaki & KagoshimaUsually March 22–26According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, cherry blossoms usually open on March 22 in Fukuoka and Kumamoto, March 23 in Nagasaki and Miyazaki, March 24 in Oita and March 26 in Kagoshima.
Tulips at Huis Ten Bosch
Sasebo (Huis Ten Bosch)Usually early February to early AprilColorful tulips bloom throughout the park, which recreates a Dutch townscape.
Dates change every year. Please check the official websites before you go.
FAQ
FAQ
Q. What's the temperature in Fukuoka in March?＋
On average, the high is 15.0°C and the low is 7.2°C. Warm and cold days differ a lot, so wear clothes that are easy to adjust.
Q. When do the cherry blossoms bloom in Kyushu?＋
According to the Japan Meteorological Agency, they usually open on March 22 in Fukuoka and Kumamoto and March 26 in Kagoshima. Full bloom typically comes about a week after they open.
Q. Can I still see the plum blossoms at Dazaifu Tenmangu in March?＋
They're usually at their best from mid-February to early March, so you can often enjoy them early in the month.
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Kyushu TripPR
Other Months
Kyushu Weather in Other Months
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperatures are from a representative station in each area; actual weather varies from year to year.