Nagoya in March:
crisp and chilly, frequent rain

Nagoya, Japan · Records from 2006 to 2025. Not a forecast.

Mean high15°Hottest day 24.7° (2018)
Mean low5°Coldest night −3.3° (2015)
Rain days9 days4-13 by year
Rainfall127mmDaylight 11.4 → 12.5 h
Nagoya's 12 months iBest: May and October
Trip types Sightseeing on foot Goodmild
Humidity62%0 muggy days
Clear days9 days8 overcast days
Mean wind10 km/hRarely windy
Sunrise / sunset (15th)06:04 / 18:00Daylight 11.4 → 12.5 h

Nagoya in March

Weather swings between sun and cloud, and temperatures shift within a day, so easy-to-remove layers help. Cherry trees at Nagoya Castle begin to open in the last days, so check bloom news before you go.

March in Nagoya was brisk: 15°C by day, 5°C at night. Standing in the shade felt chilly. Nights were about 10°C cooler than the afternoons. There were 9 rain days on average, roughly one day in three. Individual years ran between 4 and 13 rain days.

Nights dropped below 0°C on 3 days of the month on average, so early-morning paths could be icy. The warmest year was 2023, with highs averaging 18.5°C, 3.5°C above normal. The coldest night came in 2015, at −3.3°C.

Typhoons i No tropical storm passed within 300 km in this month over the last 20 years. Typhoons: June to October

Date by date i

‹ February March 2027 April ›
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Week
1-6rain on 33% of days13° 4°
7-13rain on 26% of days14° 4°
14-20rain on 31% of days15° 5°
21-27rain on 30% of days16° 5°
28-31rain on 28% of days17° 7°

0-5/206-8/209-11/2012-20/20

1-6rain on 33% of days13° 4°
7-13rain on 26% of days14° 4°
14-20rain on 31% of days15° 5°
21-27rain on 30% of days16° 5°
28-31rain on 28% of days17° 7°
Tap another date to change

200623mm
2007none
2008none
20091mm
20106mm
20117mm
2012none
201318mm
2014none
201534mm
2016none
20175mm
201832mm
2019none
2020none
2021none
20224mm
2023none
20242mm
2025none
Holidays in March (2027)
  • March 20 to March 22 Vernal Equinox long weekend
  • March 22 Substitute holiday (for Vernal Equinox Day)

1 Local public holiday or break (busier, pricier)

Day by day temperature i

2°10°18°26° 1815222931

Mean high Mean low Coldest to warmest high in 20 years

Your trip dates, the past 20 years

Trip dates ~

You can also click two dates on the axis. Hover a cell to see that day's rain.
Trip rain days Month rain days
2006
2 d 12 d
2007
1 d 6 d
2008
1 d 9 d
2009
2 d 10 d
2010
2 d 13 d
2011
2 d 7 d
2012
2 d 11 d
2013
1 d 4 d
2014
1 d 10 d
2015
5 d 11 d
2016
2 d 8 d
2017
0 d 6 d
2018
2 d 9 d
2019
3 d 10 d
2020
2 d 10 d
2021
3 d 9 d
2022
0 d 6 d
2023
2 d 9 d
2024
1 d 10 d
2025
2 d 13 d
Years with rain
Tap a date to start, tap another to end. Each cell is that date in one year.
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Rain days on trip
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No rain1-9 mm10 mm or more Dates outside your trip are dimmed.

One row per year, one cell per day. 2013 had 4 rain days, 2010 had 13.

Nagoya through the year

MonthHighLowRain daysRainfall
January 10°1°5 days43mm
February 11°2°7 days76mm
March 15°5°9 days127mm
April 21°10°10 days141mm
MayGood 25°15°10 days169mm
June 28°20°11 days189mm
July 32°24°13 days234mm
August 33°25°10 days170mm
September 29°22°11 days211mm
OctoberGood 24°15°9 days148mm
November 18°9°6 days77mm
December 12°3°6 days58mm

Common questions

Does it rain a lot in Nagoya in March?

Over the past 20 years March averaged 9 rain days (1 mm or more) out of 31. Individual years ran from 4 in the driest to 13 in the wettest.

What should I wear in Nagoya in March?

Days averaged 15°C and nights 5°C. Pack a compact umbrella, a waterproof jacket, and a sweater plus a light jacket.

Is March a good time to visit Nagoya?

On warmth and rain days alone, Nagoya's easiest months were May and October. March ranked 8 of 12.

How many clear days does Nagoya get in March?

About 9 clear days (under 30% cloud on average) and 8 overcast days (80% or more).