Fukuoka in March: weather, what to wear and events

Fukuoka weather in March

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Fukuoka station (2 m above sea level).

High: 15.0°C (59°F)
Low: 7.2°C (45°F)
Precipitation: 103.7 mm
Wet days: 10.1 days
Sunshine: 161 hours

Highs rise 3.4°C from February and climb another 4.9°C into April.

That is 6.3°C below Fukuoka's yearly average high of 21.3°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Fukuoka is the 2nd warmest in March: 6.9°C cooler than Naha and 0.5°C warmer than Nagoya.

March is Fukuoka's 6th driest month (103.7 mm).

Of our 15 places, Fukuoka has the 4th lowest precipitation in March: 1.4 mm less than Nara and 0.6 mm more than Osaka.

Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 10.1 days, and 10 mm or more on 4.1 days.

Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.5 days.

Snow or sleet falls on 2.2 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 16.6 days, and 5.4 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

By the JMA's cloud records, 2.3 days are clear and 10.9 are overcast.

On 15 March 2027 the sun rises at 6:30 and sets at 18:26 in Fukuoka, giving 11 hours 56 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 10.8°C (51°F)
Humidity: 63%

Early, mid and late March

Fukuoka in March by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 March	13.4°C	6.0°C	37.2 mm
11–20 March	15.3°C	7.0°C	30.8 mm
21–31 March	16.2°C	8.4°C	35.7 mm

By the last ten days of March the average high in Fukuoka is 2.8°C higher than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 1–10 March is the wettest (37.2 mm) and 11–20 March the driest (30.8 mm).

What to wear in Fukuoka in March

Cool: highs around 15.0°C

Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater.
An umbrella: rain falls on 10.1 days.

Pack

Umbrella

Our clothing rules

Flowers and autumn colour in Fukuoka in March

Cherry blossom

The JMA's sample cherry tree in Fukuoka opens around 22 March and is in full bloom around 31 March in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 24 March and was in full bloom on 3 April.

Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.

March records in Fukuoka

The extremes the JMA has measured in March at its Fukuoka station.

Hottest March day: 27.4°C (81°F) on 25 March 2025 (records since 1890)
Coldest March night: −4.7°C (24°F) on 11 March 1943 (records since 1890)
Wettest March day: 77.7 mm on 7 March 1950 (records since 1890)
Deepest March snow: 10 cm on 2 March 1987 (records since 1894)
Most snow in one March day: 10 cm on 2 March 1987 (records since 1953)

Holidays and crowds in March

National holidays in March 2027:

Sun 21 March — Vernal Equinox Day
Mon 22 March — Substitute holiday

Sat 20 March to Mon 22 March: 3 days off in a row

In March 2025, hotels and inns across Fukuoka Prefecture were 72.4% full on average (6th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 733,990 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 74.9% in February and 73.8% in April.

What's on in Fukuoka in March

Events in Fukuoka in March: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival福岡城さくらまつり	Late March to early April (25 March to 8 April in 2026)	Maizuru Park (Fukuoka Castle ruins), Chuo Ward. About 1,000 cherry trees bloom in Maizuru Park. Events include food stalls and food trucks, a Fukuoka Castle and Korokan stamp rally, and cherry blossom light-up in paid areas. The 2026 festival was extended to 8 April. The light-up areas (Sakura-en, Otaka Yashiki-ato and Tamon-yagura) are paid: 600 yen for one site or 1,500 yen for the set of three, and free for high school students and younger. The light-up runs from 18:00 to 22:00 with last entry at 21:45. Official page

Fukuoka before and after March

Fukuoka: February, March and April (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
February	11.6°C (−3.4°C)	4.4°C (−2.8°C)	69.8 mm (−33.9 mm)	8.8 days (−1.3 days)
March	15.0°C	7.2°C	103.7 mm	10.1 days
April	19.9°C (+4.9°C)	11.5°C (+4.3°C)	118.2 mm (+14.5 mm)	9.7 days (−0.4 days)

Other places in March

March: Fukuoka against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Fukuoka	Wet days	Against Fukuoka
Tokyo	14.2°C	−0.8°C	9.2 days	−0.9 days
Kyoto	14.1°C	−0.9°C	9.5 days	−0.6 days
Osaka	14.2°C	−0.8°C	9.1 days	−1.0 days
Sapporo	4.5°C	−10.5°C	13.9 days	+3.8 days
OkinawaNaha	21.9°C	+6.9°C	10.9 days	+0.8 days

All 15 places in March

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Fukuoka in March?

The average high is 15.0°C (59°F) and the average low 7.2°C (45°F). 103.7 mm of rain falls on about 10.1 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Fukuoka in March?

Long sleeves with a light jacket or sweater. An umbrella: rain falls on 10.1 days.

Does it snow in Fukuoka in March?

Sometimes. Snow or sleet falls on 2.2 days in an average March, but snow rarely stays on the ground (JMA, 1991–2020).

Is Fukuoka busy in March?

In March 2025, hotels and inns across Fukuoka Prefecture were 72.4% full on average (6th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 733,990 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for March in Fukuoka?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Fukuoka in March is 27.4°C (81°F), on 25 March 2025. The lowest is −4.7°C (24°F), on 11 March 1943.

What events are on in Fukuoka in March?

Fukuoka Castle Sakura Festival: Late March to early April (25 March to 8 April in 2026).

When do the cherry blossoms open in Fukuoka?