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Seoul's streets and towers lit up at night, seen from aboveThe Shibuya and Shinjuku skyline in Tokyo

Seoul vs Tokyo in March

Tokyo edges it in March. Seoul averages -1–10°C with moderate crowds; Tokyo 5–14°C with moderate-high crowds.

By Daan · Last reviewed October 2026

Seoul and Tokyo

The verdict for March

  • WeatherTokyo has the better weather7/10 vs 8/10
  • CrowdsTokyo is quieterModerate vs Moderate-High
  • PricesTokyo is cheaper$$$ vs $$$$
  • OverallTokyo comes out ahead5.9/10 vs 7/10
Seoul's streets and towers lit up at night, seen from above

Seoul in March

Spring arrives

Temperature
-1–10°C
Crowds
Moderate
Prices
$$$

+Increasingly comfortable weather

–Early March can still feel wintry

March marks the transition from winter to spring, with noticeably milder conditions by the end of the month.

Seoul in March
The Shibuya and Shinjuku skyline in Tokyo

Tokyo in March

Warming up, filling up

Temperature
5–14°C
Crowds
Moderate-High
Prices
$$$$

+Mild days and the first cherry blossom at the very end of the month.

–Late-March blossom sends prices and crowds up fast.

Early March is quiet and mild; late March is peak sakura.

Tokyo in March

Scores and crowd levels are my own judgement; temperatures are monthly averages. Higher scores are better: quieter, cheaper and more pleasant.

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