Tokyo vs Kyoto

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Tokyo edges ahead as the better destination in March. Tokyo offers 8 hours of daily sunshine with only 12 rain days, while Kyoto sees 8 sunshine hours and 13 rain days.

Tokyo is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Kyoto is cooler at 12°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Tokyo is the stronger choice in March.

Tokyo reaches an average high of 12°C (54°F) and drops to 4°C (39°F) at night during March. The daily temperature range is 8°C, meaning moderate variation throughout the day.

Kyoto averages 12°C (54°F) for the high and 3°C (37°F) for the low, with a daily range of 9°C. The two cities feel quite similar in terms of temperature.

Both cities are in the Northern Hemisphere, so they share the same seasonal pattern in March.

Tokyo receives approximately 111 mm of rainfall across 12 rain days during March. You can expect rain roughly every other day.

Kyoto sees 120 mm over 13 rain days. That makes Tokyo the drier option by 1 rain day and 9 mm of total precipitation.

Both cities share similar humidity levels at 65%.