Kyoto in March
Spring arrives, crowds follow
The short answer
March is a reasonable month in Kyoto — with trade-offs.
Plum blossom gives way to the first cherry trees toward the end of the month. Early March is still quiet and affordable, while the last week gets busy fast. Evenings remain cool.
6.5/10 overall4–13°CModerate-High crowds$$$$
Weather7/10
Crowds5.5/10
Prices$$$$
Events7.5/10
March in detail
What March actually feels like
- Weather
- 4–13°C
- Spring arrives, crowds follow
- Crowds
- Moderate-High
- Moderate-High
- Prices
- $$$$
- $$$$
+Mild days and early blossoms
–Crowds and prices rise sharply at month's end
My tip for March
Go in the first half of March to enjoy plum blossom without sakura crowds.
- Plum blossom
- Early-spring walks
How March compares
Against the other eleven months
4th of 12 overall in Kyoto, 5th for weather, 8th for space, 7th for value. The emptiest month is February; the best value is February.
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