Kobe weather in March
Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Kobe station (5 m above sea level).
- High
- 13.5°C (56°F)
- Low
- 6.3°C (43°F)
- Precipitation
- 94.2 mm
- Wet days
- 8.9 days
- Sunshine
- 176 hours
- Highs rise 3.4°C from February and climb another 5.4°C into April.
- That is 7.0°C below Kobe's yearly average high of 20.5°C.
- Of our 34 places with temperature records, Kobe is the 17th coldest in March: 0.2°C cooler than Hachioji and 0.1°C warmer than Tokyo Disney Resort.
- March is Kobe's 5th driest month (94.2 mm).
- Of our 35 places, Kobe has the 8th lowest precipitation in March: 5.1 mm less than Nikko and 3.6 mm more than Kusatsu Onsen.
- Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 8.9 days, and 10 mm or more on 3.6 days.
- Rain of 30 mm or more in one day falls on 0.5 days.
- Snow or sleet falls on 3.3 days.
- The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 18.9 days, and 4.5 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.
- On 15 March 2027 the sun rises at 6:11 and sets at 18:06 in Kobe, giving 11 hours 55 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).
- Average temperature
- 9.8°C (50°F)
- Humidity
- 61%
Early, mid and late March
| Days | High | Low | Precipitation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1–10 March | 12.1°C | 5.3°C | 29.1 mm |
| 11–20 March | 13.5°C | 6.1°C | 29.8 mm |
| 21–31 March | 14.8°C | 7.5°C | 35.3 mm |
By the last ten days of March the average high in Kobe is 2.7°C higher than in the first ten.
By ten-day totals, 21–31 March is the wettest (35.3 mm) and 1–10 March the driest (29.1 mm).
What to wear in Kobe in March
- A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater.
- A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.9 days.
Shoes
- Shoes with good grip: snow or sleet falls on 3.3 days.
Pack
- Folding umbrella
Flowers and autumn colour in Kobe in March
Cherry blossom
The JMA's sample cherry tree in Kobe opens around 27 March and is in full bloom around 5 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 27 March and was in full bloom on 5 April.
Dates are for one sample tree at or near the JMA observatory, not for every park in the city.
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 Hyogo Prefecture were 62.7% full on average (4th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 134,920 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 57.4% in February and 60.2% in April.
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Kobe in March?
The average high is 13.5°C (56°F) and the average low 6.3°C (43°F). 94.2 mm of rain falls on about 8.9 days (JMA, 1991–2020).
What should I wear in Kobe in March?
A warm jacket or light coat over a sweater. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.9 days.
Does it snow in Kobe in March?
Sometimes. Snow or sleet falls on 3.3 days in an average March, but snow rarely stays on the ground (JMA, 1991–2020).
Is Kobe busy in March?
In March 2025, hotels and inns across Hyogo Prefecture were 62.7% full on average (4th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 134,920 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).
What are the record temperatures for March in Kobe?
The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Kobe in March is 23.7°C (75°F), on 27 March 2025. The lowest is −5.0°C (23°F), on 5 March 1977.
What events are on in Kobe in March?
Atsumori Sakura 2026: Late March to mid-April.
When do the cherry blossoms open in Kobe?
The JMA's sample cherry tree in Kobe opens around 27 March and is in full bloom around 5 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 27 March and was in full bloom on 5 April.
March records in Kobe
The extremes the JMA has measured in March at its Kobe station.
- Hottest March day
- 23.7°C (75°F) on 27 March 2025 (records since 1897); also on 19 March 1902
- Coldest March night
- −5.0°C (23°F) on 5 March 1977 (records since 1897)
- Wettest March day
- 128.0 mm on 23 March 1986 (records since 1897)
- Deepest March snow
- 14 cm on 10 March 1946 (records since 1897)
- Most snow in one March day
- 9 cm on 4 March 1969 (records since 1953)
What's on in Kobe in March
| Event | When | Where and what |
|---|---|---|
| Atsumori Sakura 2026敦盛桜 2026 | Late March to mid-April. 31 March – 11 April 2026. | Sumaura Park West Area and Suma Sanjo Yuen. A cherry blossom event at Sumaura Park. Official page |
Kobe before and after March
Other places in March
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Sources for this page
- Normals for 1991–2020: Kobe (神戸), month by month (平年値 年・月ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Normals for 1991–2020: Kobe (神戸), rain days, temperature days and snow (詳細)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Ten-day normals for 1991–2020: Kobe (神戸) (平年値 旬ごとの値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Records for March: Kobe (神戸) (観測史上1〜10位の値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Sunrise and sunset by prefectural capital (各地のこよみ)National Astronomical Observatory of Japan (NAOJ)
- Cherry blossom opening dates, 2021–2026 (さくらの開花日)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Cherry blossom full-bloom dates, 2021–2026 (さくらの満開日)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- Yearly records of flowering and leaf colour since 1953 (生物季節観測累年値)Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA)
- National holidays (国民の祝日について)Cabinet Office
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- Atsumori Sakura 2026 (敦盛桜 2026)Kobe Tourism Bureau (Feel KOBE)