Tokyo vs Osaka

Based on sunshine hours, rain days, comfortable temperatures, and humidity levels, Osaka edges ahead as the better destination in March. Osaka offers 9 hours of daily sunshine with only 11 rain days, while Tokyo sees 8 sunshine hours and 12 rain days.

Tokyo is on the cooler side at 12°C, requiring warmer clothing. Osaka is cooler at 13°C.

For travelers who prioritize dry weather, Osaka is the stronger choice in March. Osaka receives 1 more hour of sunshine per day, which matters for sightseeing and outdoor activities.

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.

Osaka averages 13°C (55°F) for the high and 4°C (39°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.

Osaka sees 110 mm over 11 rain days. That makes Osaka the drier option by 1 rain day and 1 mm of total precipitation.

Humidity also differs: Tokyo averages 65% while Osaka sits at 70%. Osaka will feel muggier, especially at higher temperatures.