Hiroshima in March: weather, what to wear and events

Hiroshima weather in March

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Hiroshima station (4 m above sea level).

High: 14.5°C (58°F)
Low: 5.1°C (41°F)
Precipitation: 118.3 mm
Wet days: 9.0 days
Sunshine: 177 hours

Highs rise 3.6°C from February and climb another 5.3°C into April.

That is 6.6°C below Hiroshima's yearly average high of 21.1°C.

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Hiroshima is the 4th warmest in March: level with Nagoya and 0.3°C warmer than Tokyo.

March is Hiroshima's 6th driest month (118.3 mm).

Of our 15 places, Hiroshima has the 6th highest precipitation in March: 4.2 mm less than Takayama and 2.1 mm more than Nagoya.

Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 9.0 days, and 10 mm or more on 4.0 days.

Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 1.1 days.

The temperature drops below 0°C on 1.0 nights.

Snow or sleet falls on 4.3 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 18.5 days, and 4.3 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

By the JMA's cloud records, 3.1 days are clear and 9.6 are overcast.

On 15 March 2027 the sun rises at 6:22 and sets at 18:17 in Hiroshima, giving 11 hours 55 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 9.5°C (49°F)
Humidity: 62%

Early, mid and late March

Hiroshima in March by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 March	13.0°C	4.1°C	35.5 mm
11–20 March	14.7°C	4.9°C	37.8 mm
21–31 March	15.7°C	6.4°C	45.0 mm

By the last ten days of March the average high in Hiroshima is 2.7°C higher than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 21–31 March is the wettest (45.0 mm) and 1–10 March the driest (35.5 mm).

What to wear in Hiroshima in March

Chilly: highs around 14.5°C

A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.
Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 1.0 nights.
Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.4°C warmer than early mornings on average.
A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.0 days.

Shoes

Shoes with good grip: snow or sleet falls on 4.3 days.

Pack

Folding umbrella
Gloves and a warm hat

Our clothing rules

Flowers and autumn colour in Hiroshima in March

Cherry blossom

The JMA's sample cherry tree in Hiroshima opens around 25 March and is in full bloom around 3 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 19 March and was in full bloom on 30 March.

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

March records in Hiroshima

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

Hottest March day: 24.2°C (76°F) on 26 March 2025 (records since 1879)
Coldest March night: −7.2°C (19°F) on 6 March 1896 (records since 1879)
Wettest March day: 75.2 mm on 29 March 1942 (records since 1879)
Deepest March snow: 14 cm on 1 March 1940 (records since 1883)
Most snow in one March day: 8 cm on 4 March 1977 (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 Hiroshima Prefecture were 64.1% full on average (7th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 179,780 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 58.5% in February and 67.5% in April.

What's on in Hiroshima in March

Events in Hiroshima in March: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
Hiroshima Minato Festa広島みなとフェスタ	A weekend in mid-March (14 and 15 March in 2026)	Hiroshima Minato Park, around Hiroshima Port, Ujina Hatoba Park and Ninoshima (the Ninoshima venue is open on 15 March only). A port festival with boat and offshore events, work and play experience booths, stage programmes with guests and many food booths. Held 10:00 to 16:00 on both days. Official page
Miyajima Kiyomori Festival宮島清盛まつり	Late March (28 March in 2027)	From Miyajima pier plaza (Taira no Kiyomori statue) along Omotesando shopping street and Mikasahama to Itsukushima Shrine, then Nishi-matsubara to Kiyomori Shrine. A costume procession based on the Taira clan's pilgrimage to Itsukushima Shrine. Participants who applied through the festival website take roles such as warriors, court nobles and shirabyoshi dancers. The procession runs from 13:00 to a little after 15:00. Participation as a costumed performer requires an application and a fee. Official page

Hiroshima before and after March

Hiroshima: February, March and April (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
February	10.9°C (−3.6°C)	2.4°C (−2.7°C)	64.0 mm (−54.3 mm)	6.9 days (−2.1 days)
March	14.5°C	5.1°C	118.3 mm	9.0 days
April	19.8°C (+5.3°C)	10.1°C (+5.0°C)	141.0 mm (+22.7 mm)	8.8 days (−0.2 days)

Other places in March

March: Hiroshima against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Hiroshima	Wet days	Against Hiroshima
Tokyo	14.2°C	−0.3°C	9.2 days	+0.2 days
Kyoto	14.1°C	−0.4°C	9.5 days	+0.5 days
Osaka	14.2°C	−0.3°C	9.1 days	+0.1 days
Sapporo	4.5°C	−10.0°C	13.9 days	+4.9 days
OkinawaNaha	21.9°C	+7.4°C	10.9 days	+1.9 days

All 15 places in March

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Hiroshima in March?

The average high is 14.5°C (58°F) and the average low 5.1°C (41°F). 118.3 mm of rain falls on about 9.0 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Hiroshima in March?

A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater. Gloves and a hat for mornings and nights: the temperature drops below 0°C on 1.0 nights. Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.4°C warmer than early mornings on average. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.0 days.

Does it snow in Hiroshima in March?

Sometimes. Snow or sleet falls on 4.3 days in an average March, but snow rarely stays on the ground (JMA, 1991–2020).

Is Hiroshima busy in March?

In March 2025, hotels and inns across Hiroshima Prefecture were 64.1% full on average (7th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 179,780 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for March in Hiroshima?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Hiroshima in March is 24.2°C (76°F), on 26 March 2025. The lowest is −7.2°C (19°F), on 6 March 1896.

What events are on in Hiroshima in March?

Hiroshima Minato Festa: A weekend in mid-March (14 and 15 March in 2026). Miyajima Kiyomori Festival: Late March (28 March in 2027).

When do the cherry blossoms open in Hiroshima?