Nagoya in March: weather, what to wear and events

Nagoya weather in March

Averages for 1991–2020 at the JMA's Nagoya station (51 m above sea level).

High: 14.5°C (58°F)
Low: 4.6°C (40°F)
Precipitation: 116.2 mm
Wet days: 8.8 days
Sunshine: 200 hours

Highs rise 4.0°C from February and climb another 5.6°C into April.

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

Of our 14 places with temperature records, Nagoya is the 3rd warmest in March: 0.5°C cooler than Fukuoka and level with Hiroshima.

March is Nagoya's 5th driest month (116.2 mm).

Of our 15 places, Nagoya has the 7th highest precipitation in March: 2.1 mm less than Hiroshima and 0.2 mm more than Tokyo.

Rain of 1 mm or more falls on 8.8 days, and 10 mm or more on 4.3 days.

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

The temperature drops below 0°C on 1.6 nights.

Snow or sleet falls on 2.8 days.

The sun is out for 40% or more of the possible hours on 20.6 days, and 4.3 days have under 0.1 hours of sunshine.

By the JMA's cloud records, 3.6 days are clear and 8.4 are overcast.

On 15 March 2027 the sun rises at 6:04 and sets at 17:59 in Nagoya, giving 11 hours 55 minutes of daylight (NAOJ).

Average temperature: 9.2°C (49°F)
Humidity: 58%

Early, mid and late March

Nagoya in March by ten-day period: averages for 1991–2020 (JMA)
Days	High	Low	Precipitation
1–10 March	13.0°C	3.6°C	38.5 mm
11–20 March	14.6°C	4.2°C	33.7 mm
21–31 March	15.9°C	5.8°C	44.0 mm

By the last ten days of March the average high in Nagoya is 2.9°C higher than in the first ten.

By ten-day totals, 21–31 March is the wettest (44.0 mm) and 11–20 March the driest (33.7 mm).

What to wear in Nagoya 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 1.6 nights.
Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.9°C warmer than early mornings on average.
A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.8 days.

Pack

Folding umbrella
Gloves and a warm hat

Our clothing rules

Flowers and autumn colour in Nagoya in March

Cherry blossom

The JMA's sample cherry tree in Nagoya opens around 24 March and is in full bloom around 2 April in an average year (1991–2020). In 2026 it opened on 17 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 Nagoya

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

Hottest March day: 25.8°C (78°F) on 31 March 1945 (records since 1891)
Coldest March night: −6.8°C (20°F) on 6 March 1934 (records since 1891)
Wettest March day: 95.8 mm on 15 March 1903 (records since 1891)
Deepest March snow: 14 cm on 16 March 1906 (records since 1891)
Most snow in one March day: 4 cm on 7 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 Aichi Prefecture were 68.0% full on average (9th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 388,290 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency). That compares with 68.0% in February and 72.8% in April.

What's on in Nagoya in March

Events in Nagoya in March: dates from each organizer's official page
Event	When	Where and what
Nagoya Women's Marathon名古屋ウィメンズマラソン	Mid-March (14 March in 2027)	Start and finish at Vantelin Dome Nagoya. A women-only marathon that starts at 9:10 and starts and finishes at Vantelin Dome Nagoya. The time limit for the general entry is 7 hours. The 2027 race is part of the MGC Series 2026-27 (women, G1). Official page
Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival名古屋城桜まつり	Late March to early April (20 March to 5 April in 2026)	Nagoya Castle grounds, Naka Ward. The castle's opening hours are extended and the cherry trees are lit after sunset. The Nagoya Castle Spring Festival runs around it, from 20 March to 6 May in 2026. In 2026 the castle was open until 19:30 (gate closed at 20:00) from 20 March to 5 April. Official page

Nagoya before and after March

Nagoya: February, March and April (JMA, 1991–2020)
Month	High	Low	Precipitation	Wet days
February	10.5°C (−4.0°C)	1.4°C (−3.2°C)	64.7 mm (−51.5 mm)	6.2 days (−2.6 days)
March	14.5°C	4.6°C	116.2 mm	8.8 days
April	20.1°C (+5.6°C)	9.7°C (+5.1°C)	127.5 mm (+11.3 mm)	9.4 days (+0.6 days)

Other places in March

March: Nagoya against five other places (JMA, 1991–2020)
Place	High	Against Nagoya	Wet days	Against Nagoya
Tokyo	14.2°C	−0.3°C	9.2 days	+0.4 days
Kyoto	14.1°C	−0.4°C	9.5 days	+0.7 days
Osaka	14.2°C	−0.3°C	9.1 days	+0.3 days
Sapporo	4.5°C	−10.0°C	13.9 days	+5.1 days
OkinawaNaha	21.9°C	+7.4°C	10.9 days	+2.1 days

All 15 places in March

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Nagoya in March?

The average high is 14.5°C (58°F) and the average low 4.6°C (40°F). 116.2 mm of rain falls on about 8.8 days (JMA, 1991–2020).

What should I wear in Nagoya 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 1.6 nights. Layers you can take off: afternoons are 9.9°C warmer than early mornings on average. A folding umbrella: rain falls on 8.8 days.

Does it snow in Nagoya in March?

Sometimes. Snow or sleet falls on 2.8 days in an average March, but snow rarely stays on the ground (JMA, 1991–2020).

Is Nagoya busy in March?

In March 2025, hotels and inns across Aichi Prefecture were 68.0% full on average (9th busiest of 12 months). Foreign guests spent 388,290 nights there that month (Japan Tourism Agency).

What are the record temperatures for March in Nagoya?

The highest temperature the JMA has recorded in Nagoya in March is 25.8°C (78°F), on 31 March 1945. The lowest is −6.8°C (20°F), on 6 March 1934.

What events are on in Nagoya in March?

Nagoya Women's Marathon: Mid-March (14 March in 2027). Nagoya Castle Cherry Blossom Festival: Late March to early April (20 March to 5 April in 2026).

When do the cherry blossoms open in Nagoya?