Month guide · Osaka · Japan
Osaka in March
What March is really like in Osaka: weather, crowds, prices, events and what to pack.
Updated By the AMZBooking editorial team
Quick answer
March is one of the best months to visit Osaka. Expect average highs of 14°C (57°F), lows of 6°C (43°F), about 10 rainy days and roughly 11.9 hours of daylight. Mild and showery; spring holidays begin and cherry blossom starts in the last days of the month.
Key facts
- Average high / low
- 14°C (57°F) / 6°C (43°F)
- Rainy days
- About 10
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Hotel prices
- Average
Weather in March
March is the 9th-warmest month in Osaka: days average 14°C (57°F) against a yearly average high of 21°C (70°F), and nights fall to about 6°C (43°F). Rain falls on roughly 10 of its 31 days. Compared with February (10°C (50°F)), March is warmer; by April highs climb to around 20°C (68°F).
- Sunrise (15 March)
- About 06:09
- Sunset (15 March)
- About 18:06
- Daylight
- About 11.9 hours
Spring (March–May). Plum then cherry blossom, mild days and Golden Week crowds in early May.
Crowds and prices
On a 1–5 scale, March rates 3 for crowds (the peak is April at 5) and 3 for hotel prices (highest in April). Prices sit in the middle of the year's range.
Events in March
- Grand Sumo Spring Tournament (usually March)
Dates move from year to year. Check the organiser’s site before booking travel around an event.
What to do in March
With frequent rain, plan around indoor sights and keep outdoor time flexible.
Religious site · Tennoji
Shitenno-ji
The outer grounds are free; pay only for the central precinct and the Gokuraku-jodo garden.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Low cost
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Sumiyoshi
Sumiyoshi Taisha
The head of more than 2,000 Sumiyoshi shrines across Japan, this shrine to the gods of the sea is approached over the Sorihashi, a steeply arched red bridge.
- Time needed
- 1 hour
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- History
- Architecture
- Off the beaten path
Religious site · Namba
Namba Yasaka Shrine
Combine it with Kuromon Market or Den Den Town; it takes just 15 minutes.
- Time needed
- 15–30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- Photo spot
- Off the beaten path
- Kids
Street · Namba
Hozenji Yokocho
A stone-paved alley one block south of Dotonbori, Hozenji Yokocho has lantern-lit restaurants and the tiny Hozen-ji temple, whose Mizukake Fudo statue is covered in thick green moss from worshippers splashing it with water.
- Time needed
- 30 minutes
- Cost
- Free
- Free
- After dark
- Food
- History
What to pack
For highs near 14°C, lows near 6°C and 10 wet days: layers, a warm sweater and a jacket for cool evenings; a packable rain jacket for showers; comfortable walking shoes.
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Questions travellers ask
+Is March a good time to visit Osaka?
It is one of the best months to visit Osaka. Mild and showery; spring holidays begin and cherry blossom starts in the last days of the month.
+How warm is Osaka in March?
Average highs are around 14°C (57°F) and lows around 6°C (43°F).
+Does it rain a lot in Osaka in March?
Expect rain on about 10 days of the month.