MarchTokyo Weather Guide
Central Tokyo Weather & What to Wear
Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa, Ginza
The heart of Tokyo, including Shinjuku, Shibuya, Asakusa and Ginza. Winters are sunny and dry, and summers are hot and humid. Seasonal highlights come later here than in the surrounding mountain areas: cherry blossoms from the end of March to early April, and autumn leaves from late November to early December.
- January low
- 1.2℃
- August high
- 31.3℃
- Max snow depth
- 3cm
Forecast
Forecast: Today & the Next 7 Days
JMA forecast issued Oct 22, 11 AM
Every 3 Hours: Today & Tomorrow
- Today3 PMCloudy24°☂ 0%6–9m/s
- 6 PMCloudy20°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 PMSunny17°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- Tomorrow12 AMSunny16°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 AMSunny15°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 AMSunny14°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 AMSunny17°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 12 PMSunny20°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 3 PMSunny21°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 6 PMCloudy18°☂ 0%3–5m/s
- 9 PMCloudy17°☂ 0%3–5m/s
Weather and wind are for the wider area; temperature is for the main forecast point. Chance of rain is for the 6-hour period.
- Today10/22(Thu)Sunny, then cloudy25°/21°Observed: 21°☂ 0%
- Tomorrow10/23(Fri)Sunny22°/14°☂ 0%
- 10/24(Sat)Cloudy, rain at times19°/14°☂ 80%
- 10/25(Sun)Cloudy, brief rain23°/17°☂ 50%Reliability C
- 10/26(Mon)Cloudy, rain at times20°/17°☂ 70%Reliability A
- 10/27(Tue)Cloudy, brief rain22°/17°☂ 60%Reliability C
- 10/28(Wed)Sunny, cloudy at times19°/14°☂ 20%Reliability A
- ☂ Chance of rain
- From day 3, the weekly forecast covers a wider prefecture-level area.
- Reliability of the weekly forecast (A: high, B: fairly high, C: fairly low)
- "Observed" is the temperature measured so far today by JMA weather stations (AMeDAS), not a forecast.
- Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (weather forecast)
Best Season
Best Time to Visit Central Tokyo
For comfortable weather
May and November bring lots of sunny days and are neither too hot nor too cold — the best seasons for exploring the city on foot.
Climate
Central Tokyo Temperature & Snow Through the Year
Monthly high / low temperature (°C)
HighLow
Monthly max snow depth (cm)
Month by Month
Month-by-Month Weather & What to Wear
| Month | High | Low | Precip. | Max snow depth | What to wear |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 9.8℃ | 1.2℃ | 59.7mm | 3cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Feb | 10.9℃ | 2.1℃ | 56.5mm | 3cm | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
| Mar | 14.2℃ | 5.0℃ | 116mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Apr | 19.4℃ | 9.8℃ | 133.7mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| May | 23.6℃ | 14.6℃ | 139.7mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Jun | 26.1℃ | 18.5℃ | 167.8mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Jul | 29.9℃ | 22.4℃ | 156.2mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Aug | 31.3℃ | 23.5℃ | 154.7mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Sep | 27.5℃ | 20.3℃ | 224.9mm | — | T-shirtT-shirt, with a light layer for evenings and air conditioning |
| Oct | 22.0℃ | 14.8℃ | 234.8mm | — | T-shirt + layerT-shirt, plus light long sleeves for mornings and evenings |
| Nov | 16.7℃ | 8.8℃ | 96.3mm | — | Long sleeves + jacketLong sleeves with a light jacket or hoodie |
| Dec | 12.0℃ | 3.8℃ | 57.9mm | — | Warm jacketLight down or winter coat, sweater |
Clothing tips are based on the normal high temperature and snow depth. Bring an extra layer for mornings and evenings.
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Seasons
Central Tokyo Through the Seasons
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Spring
Mar–MayCherry blossoms from late March to early April, then azaleas and fresh greenery from mid-April. Temperatures swing a lot, and pollen levels are high.
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Summer
Jun–AugThe rainy season in June, then intense heat with highs over 30°C from late July through August. Take precautions against heatstroke and save outdoor sightseeing for mornings and evenings.
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Autumn
Sep–NovSeptember brings lingering heat and typhoons; from mid-October there are more clear, comfortable autumn days. Autumn leaves peak from late November to early December.
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Winter
Dec–FebA long run of sunny, dry days with highs around 10°C. Snow is rare, and you can enjoy illuminations and views of Mt. Fuji.
Events
Events & festivals in Central Tokyo
March
AprilBunkyo Azalea Festival
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Usually around April 1–30 (the 55th festival was held April 1–30, 2026). Peak bloom is usually mid- to late April
MaySanja Matsuri
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Usually mid-May, on the Friday, Saturday, and Sunday around the third Saturday of May (May 15–17 in 2026, with the ceremony to install the deities in the mikoshi on the Thursday evening before)
JulySumida River Fireworks Festival
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Usually the last Saturday of July (19:00–20:30)
JulyShiman-rokusen-nichi / Hoozuki Market
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Every year on July 9 and 10
Every year on July 9 and 10 (same dates in 2027)
AugustTokyo Koenji Awa-Odori
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Usually the last Saturday and Sunday of August (around 17:00–20:00)
NovemberTori-no-Ichi
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Usually on the Days of the Rooster in November (2–3 days, 12 days apart). At Otori Shrine in Asakusa, it runs from midnight to midnight (0:00–24:00) on each Rooster Day
2026: two days, Ichi-no-Tori on Nov 7 (Sat) and Ni-no-Tori on Nov 19 (Thu) (no market on the days in between)
November–FebruaryMarunouchi Illumination
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Usually mid-November to mid-February of the following year (about 3 months)
2026: Nov 12 (Thu) – Feb 14, 2027 (Sun)
DecemberHagoita-ichi (Battledore Market)
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Every year December 17–19 (Senso-ji explicitly states "the three days from December 17 to 19")
2026: Dec 17 (Thu) – Dec 19 (Sat)
Cherry Blossoms
Cherry Blossoms in Central Tokyo
RiversideMeguro River Cherry Blossoms
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
🌸 Typical peak: Late Mar – Early Apr
✦ Night sakura
Park
Riverside
Park
Garden
ParkWinter Scenery
Winter Scenery in Central Tokyo
Frozen waterfall & icicles
Frozen waterfall & iciclesFireworks
Fireworks festivals in Central Tokyo
🎆 JulySumida River Fireworks Festival
Tokyo & Around ・ Taito-ku and Sumida-ku, Tokyo
🎆 Usually in late July (July 25 (Sat), 2026)
About 20,000 shells (official)Paid seats
🎆 AugustEdogawa Fireworks Festival
Tokyo & Around ・ Edogawa, Tokyo
🎆 Usually early August (Saturday, August 1 in 2026)
About 14,000 shells (official)Paid seats
🎆 NovemberTsuchiura All Japan Fireworks Competition
Tokyo & Around ・ Tsuchiura, Ibaraki
🎆 Usually on the first Saturday of November (November 7 (Sat), 2026)
Paid seats
Autumn Leaves
Autumn Leaves in Central Tokyo
Park🍁 Typical peakKochia at Hitachi Seaside Park
Tokyo & Around ・ Hitachinaka, Ibaraki
🍁 Typical peak: Mid Oct – Late Oct
Park🍁 Typical peak
Mountain & highland
Garden
GardenKoishikawa Korakuen Gardens
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
🍁 Typical peak: Late Nov – Early Dec
✦ Illumination
GardenAttractions
Attractions in Central Tokyo
Theme parkTokyo Disney Resort (Tokyo Disneyland / Tokyo DisneySea)
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
Located in Maihama, Urayasu, Chiba Prefecture, this resort centers on two theme parks: Tokyo Disneyland and Tokyo DisneySea. It’s about 20 minutes from Tokyo Station on the JR Keiyo Line, close enough for a day trip from central Tokyo. Park tickets are date-specific with variable pricing and must be bought in advance on the official website or official app.
Advance, date-specific tickets required
Studio tourWarner Bros. Studio Tour Tokyo – The Making of Harry Potter
Tokyo & Around ・ Central Tokyo
This indoor walk-through attraction takes you behind the scenes of the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts film series. It opened in June 2023 on the former site of Toshimaen. There are no rides; instead, you explore sets, props, and costumes on foot at your own pace.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendlyAdvance, date-specific tickets required
Theme parkSanrio Puroland
Tokyo & Around ・ Tokyo / Tama
A fully indoor theme park where you can meet Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, and other Sanrio characters. Parades, musical shows, rides, and character greetings are packed into a four-story building, so you can enjoy a full day regardless of the weather.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendlyAdvance, date-specific tickets required
ExperienceteamLab Planets TOKYO DMM
Tokyo & Around ・ Tokyo / Toyosu
An immersive museum by the art collective teamLab where you walk barefoot into the artworks. It's a series of vast spaces, including works you wade through water to experience, where your whole body becomes one with the art. It's scheduled to run until the end of 2027.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
ZooUeno Zoological Gardens
Tokyo & Around ・ Tokyo / Ueno
Japan's oldest zoo, located inside Ueno Park. With affordable admission, it's a central Tokyo zoo that's easy to combine with Ueno's art galleries and museums.
AquariumSumida Aquarium
Tokyo & Around ・ Oshiage / Tokyo Skytree Town
An urban aquarium on the 5th and 6th floors of Tokyo Skytree Town Solamachi. It's entirely indoors and directly connected to the station, so you can drop by whatever the weather. It stays open into the evening, making it easy to pair with the Skytree observation decks or sightseeing in Asakusa.
☂ Mostly indoors · rain-friendly
AquariumKamogawa Sea World
Tokyo & Around ・ Kamogawa, Chiba
An aquarium on the Pacific coast of the Boso Peninsula where you can see performances by four species: orcas, belugas, dolphins, and sea lions. Admission includes all performances. It's about 2 hours from Tokyo Station by the Limited Express Wakashio or the direct Akushi-go highway bus (アクシー号), so it works as a day trip.
Amusement parkYomiuriland
Tokyo & Around ・ Inagi
An amusement park in Inagi, Tokyo, with something to enjoy year-round: pools in summer and illuminations in winter. Inside the park is PokéPark KANTO, an area where more than 600 Pokémon live. It's about 10 minutes from Keio-yomiuri-land Station by the Sky Shuttle gondola.
AquariumSunshine Aquarium
Tokyo & Around ・ Ikebukuro
An urban aquarium on the roof of the World Import Mart Building in Ikebukuro's Sunshine City. Themed as an oasis in the sky, it consists of indoor exhibits on two floors and the outdoor Marine Garden. It's within walking distance of Ikebukuro and Higashi-Ikebukuro stations, making it easy to drop by between other Tokyo sightseeing.
Airport Access
Getting to Central Tokyo from the airport
Compare trains, buses and taxis from the airport by travel time and fare.
✈ Narita International Airport→ Tokyo Station
🚃 Train🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
✈ Narita International Airport→ Shinjuku🚃 Train🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
✈ Narita International Airport→ Ueno / Asakusa🚃 Train🚕 Taxi
✈ Narita International Airport→ Shibuya🚃 Train🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
✈ Narita International Airport→ Haneda Airport (transfer)🚌 Bus🚃 Train
✈ Haneda Airport (Tokyo International Airport)→ Tokyo Station🚃 Train🚌 Bus🚕 Taxi
Travel Passes
Travel passes you can use in Central Tokyo
🚄 JR
🚇 SubwayTokyo Subway Ticket
Tokyo & Around ・ 24, 48 or 72 hours from the time you first pass through an automatic ticket gate (expiry printed on the back)
From ¥1,000
🚄 JR
🚄 JRJapan Rail Pass
Nationwide ・ Three types: 7, 14 or 21 days. The period of use cannot be extended or changed
From ¥50,000
Getting Around
Getting to and from Central Tokyo
Tokyo → Sendai
Fastest: Approx. 1 hr 30 min (example timetable: Hayabusa 5)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus🌙 Overnight bus
Tokyo → Nagano
Fastest: Approx. 1 hr 20 min (example timetable: Kagayaki 501)
🚄 Shinkansen🚌 Highway bus
Plan Your Trip
Plan Your Central Tokyo TripPR
Other Areas
Weather in Other Areas
Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (climate normals 1991-2020). Compiled by tripuuu.log. Temperature and snow figures are normals from the Tokyo station; actual weather varies from year to year.
