Monthly climate guide
Osaka weather in March
Expect cool weather in Osaka in March: afternoons reach about 12°C (54°F), while nights drop to around 2°C (36°F). Around 108 mm of rain falls over the month (wet), and skies are often cloudy. Daytime highs are 4°C warmer than February and 5°C cooler than April.
What stands out in March
- Temperatures are climbing — April is around 5°C warmer.
- Keep a flexible plan: if showers roll in, shift Dotonbori to a drier part of the day.
- Osaka is usually about 3°C warmer than Fukui, 170 km away, in March.
- In Osaka, March is early spring.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
2°C
36°F
Rainfall
108 mm
wet
Humidity
79%
relative
Sky
61%
cloud · often cloudy
Osaka weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 7°C / 44°F | -1°C / 31°F | 59 mm | 83% | 66% |
| February | 8°C / 47°F | 0°C / 31°F | 75 mm | 81% | 67% |
| March | 12°C / 54°F | 2°C / 36°F | 108 mm | 79% | 61% |
| April | 18°C / 64°F | 7°C / 44°F | 147 mm | 78% | 61% |
| May | 23°C / 73°F | 12°C / 54°F | 142 mm | 78% | 63% |
| June | 25°C / 78°F | 17°C / 62°F | 237 mm | 83% | 79% |
| July | 29°C / 84°F | 22°C / 71°F | 243 mm | 85% | 74% |
| August | 30°C / 87°F | 23°C / 73°F | 190 mm | 83% | 62% |
| September | 27°C / 80°F | 19°C / 65°F | 265 mm | 84% | 69% |
| October | 21°C / 70°F | 12°C / 54°F | 208 mm | 84% | 61% |
| November | 16°C / 60°F | 7°C / 44°F | 84 mm | 83% | 58% |
| December | 9°C / 49°F | 1°C / 34°F | 72 mm | 83% | 65% |
What to pack for March
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- A compact umbrella or packable rain jacket
- Water-resistant shoes
Is March a good time to visit Osaka?
Our Osaka guide recommends: March to May or October to November, avoiding the hot, humid summer.
Osaka is widely considered Japan's best city for street food — look for takoyaki and okonomiyaki at casual stalls in Dotonbori.
Best time to visit Osaka →Other Japan cities in March
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Osaka in March: quick answers
Is March a good time to visit Osaka?
March is cool in Osaka, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Osaka in March?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 2°C (36°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Osaka in March?
Osaka typically gets around 108 mm of rain in March — wet.
When is the best time to visit Osaka?
March to May or October to November, avoiding the hot, humid summer.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Osaka (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.