Ise weather in March
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Obata station (10 m above sea level).
- High
- 13.8°C (57°F)
- Low
- 3.3°C (38°F)
- Precipitation
- 121.3 mm
- Wet days
- 9.6 days
- Sunshine
- 182 hours
- Highs rise 3.6°C from February and climb another 5.6°C into April.
- That is 6.8°C below Ise's yearly average high of 20.6°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Ise is the 16th warmest in March: 0.1°C cooler than Nara and 0.1°C warmer than Hachioji.
- March is Ise's 5th driest month (121.3 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Ise has the 14th highest precipitation in March: 1.2 mm less than Takayama and 3.0 mm more than Hiroshima.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 9.6 days, and 10 mm or more on 4.3 days.
- Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 1.0 days.
- The temperature drops below 0°C on 5.3 nights.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 19.5 days, and 5.2 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- Average temperature
- 8.5°C (47°F)
Early, mid and late March
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | 12.4°C | 2.4°C | 47.4 mm |
| 11–20 March | 13.8°C | 2.9°C | 30.3 mm |
| 21–31 March | 15.0°C | 4.4°C | 43.7 mm |
By the last ten days of March the average high in Ise is 2.6°C higher than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 1–10 March is the wettest (47.4 mm) and 11–20 March the driest (30.3 mm).
What to wear in Ise 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 5.3 nights.
- Layers you can take off: afternoons are 10.5°C warmer than early mornings on average.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.6 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
- Gloves and a warm hat
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 Mie Prefecture were 61.0% full on average (3rd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 29,090 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 51.2% in February and 58.6% in April.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Ise in March?
The average high is 13.8°C (57°F) and the average low 3.3°C (38°F). 121.3 mm of rain falls on about 9.6 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Ise 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 5.3 nights. Layers you can take off: afternoons are 10.5°C warmer than early mornings on average. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 9.6 days.
Is Ise busy in March?
In March 2025, hotels and inns across Mie Prefecture were 61.0% full on average (3rd busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 29,090 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for March in Ise?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Ise in March is 25.3°C (78°F), on 29 March 2018. The lowest is −3.9°C (25°F), on 28 March 2011.
What events are on in Ise in March?
Misono-sai (Ise Jingu): Spring Equinox Day (21 March in 2027). Isuzugawa Sakura Matsuri (Okage Yokocho): Late March to early April, around cherry blossom time. Shunki Koreisai Yohai (Ise Jingu, spring equinox rite): Spring Equinox Day (around 20 March).
March records in Ise
The extremes the JMA has measured in March at its Obata station.
- Hottest March day
- 25.3°C (78°F) on 29 March 2018 (records since 1979)
- Coldest March night
- −3.9°C (25°F) on 28 March 2011 (records since 1979)
- Wettest March day
- 113.0 mm on 13 March 2021 (records since 1976)
What's on in Ise in March
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Misono-sai (Ise Jingu)御園祭 | Spring Equinox Day (21 March in 2027) | Ise Jingu. Misono-sai is listed on 21 March 2027 in the Ise Jingu rites calendar. Official page |
| Isuzugawa Sakura Matsuri (Okage Yokocho)五十鈴川桜まつり | Late March to early April, around cherry blossom time. 28 March – 5 April 2026. | Around the Isuzu River bank, Okage Yokocho. Cherry blossom event held along the Isuzu River bank near Okage Yokocho. Content may change or be cancelled depending on bloom and weather. Official page |
| Shunki Koreisai Yohai (Ise Jingu, spring equinox rite)春季皇霊祭遙拝（神宮） | Spring Equinox Day (around 20 March) | Ise Jingu. The Chief Priest and priests perform a worship-from-afar rite at 8:00, held together with the Spring Koreisai at the Imperial Palace. Official page |
Ise before and after March
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Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Obata (小俣) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for March: Obata (小俣) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
- Overnight Travel Statistics Survey, 2025 final figures (宿泊旅行統計調査 2025年 年の確定値)Japan Tourism Agency
- Misono-sai (Ise Jingu) (御園祭)Ise Jingu (Jingu Shicho)
- Isuzugawa Sakura Matsuri (Okage Yokocho) (五十鈴川桜まつり)Okage Yokocho Isuzugawa Sakura Matsuri Executive Committee (Isefuku Co., Ltd.)
- Shunki Koreisai Yohai (Ise Jingu, spring equinox rite) (春季皇霊祭遙拝（神宮）)Ise Jingu