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Osaka in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Osaka in March and see if it is worth visiting.
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March

Weather in Osaka in March 2025

OK Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Osaka in March usually sees fair weather conditions, with an average daily high temperature of +52°F and roughly 3 sunny days. However, you should prepare for about 16 rainy days with an average precipitation of 107 mm. The weather is changeable so pack for every eventuality. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+18°F
Min.
+75°F
Max.
107 mm
Total precipitation
69%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
3 ☀️
Sunny Days
11 ⛅️
Cloudy
16 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Osaka has OK weather in March.

Average temperature in Osaka in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Osaka for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in March is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +73°F during the day and a minimum of +28°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +59°F to +70°F.

Is Osaka warm or cold in March?

Osaka is typically chill in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +45°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +32°F to +37°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Osaka:

Climate in Osaka in March

Osaka weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+45°F+52°F+63°F
Min. temperature
+10°F+18°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+75°F+81°F
Rainfall
56 mm107 mm128 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
70%69%68%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1017 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
134
Cloudy days
121111
Rainy days
101615
Snowy days
410

March weather is still as ok as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +45°F to +52°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 56 mm to 107 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 70% to 69%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 1 to 3.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in April as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Osaka in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Osaka is gradually decreasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Osaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 72 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 21 mm, which is considered light rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Osaka wettest month is July, where a typical day has a 77% chance of precipitation and 222 mm of rainfall per day. January, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 32% chance of precipitation and 45 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during March in Osaka based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in March is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.

March is one of the snowiest months in Osaka.

Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last March in Osaka?

This is the weather in Osaka in March 2023:
1 March
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+59°F
2 March
☁️
+46°F
3 March
☁️
+52°F
4 March
☁️
+54°F
5 March
☀️
+51°F
6 March
☀️
+59°F
7 March
☀️
+64°F
8 March
☀️
+65°F
9 March
☁️
+64°F
10 March
☀️
+66°F
11 March
☀️
+71°F
12 March
☁️
+66°F
13 March
☀️
+47°F
14 March
☀️
+56°F
15 March
☀️
+62°F
16 March
☁️
+63°F
17 March
☁️
+53°F
18 March
☀️
+50°F
19 March
☀️
+58°F
20 March
☁️
+62°F
21 March
🌧️
+55°F
22 March
☁️
+73°F
23 March
☁️
+63°F
24 March
☁️
+60°F
25 March
☁️
+56°F
26 March
🌧️
+49°F
27 March
☁️
+58°F
28 March
☀️
+59°F
29 March
☀️
+60°F
30 March
☁️
+67°F
31 March
☀️
+70°F
In March 2023 Osaka had 14 sunny days, 14 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +73°F and a minimum of +46°F. The average humidity was 69%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 29%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 7 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in March?

Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Osaka climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Osaka in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1980 (+62°F) and the highest in 2023 (+67°F). The driest year was 1994 with only 846 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 1901 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Osaka in March:

Is March a good time to visit Osaka?

It’s always a good time to visit Osaka, but the weather is changeable in March, so plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities and exploring, and pack for every eventuality.

Can you sunbathe in Osaka in March?

Not really, March is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Osaka rainy in March?

Osaka is often rainy in March. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Osaka in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Osaka in March, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

Other cities in Japan

Check out the weather for other cities in Japan.

Monthly weather in Osaka

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Osaka, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.