Japan Fukuoka Weather in March — Climate Guide
March in Fukuoka is very-high
Fukuoka Weather in March — Quick Answer
As of 2026- Avg temp
- 15° / 7°
- Rainfall
- 110mm · 10 days
- Crowds
- Busy
As of 2026, Fukuoka in March averages a high of 15°C and low of 7°C with 110mm of rain over about 10 days. Spring start. Light coat + sweater for evenings. Camera-ready outfit for cherry blossom photography. Comfortable walking shoes — you'll do a lot of hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) walking. Light rain jacket for the wettest spring month.
March is very-high for Fukuoka.
March is the spring inflection — first half still pre-cherry-blossom value pricing, second half (March 15+) sees rates climb 60-100% as cherry-blossom inbound kicks in. The cherry-blossom peak typically arrives March 20-April 5 (Maizuru Park, Nishi Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins, Ohori Park). Pre-book hotels 3-6 months ahead for cherry-blossom dates. Pre-cherry-blossom weeks (March 1-15) are the year's best value-for-quality window: warming weather, dry, no crowds, hotels at January pricing. Dazaifu plum blossoms finish early-mid March, overlapping briefly with the first cherry blooms.
Travel score
Early spring + Dazaifu plum + cherry-blossom inflection
March Weather at a Glance
March averages 59°F / 15°C highs and 45°F / 7°C lows — spring begins. 10 rainy days, 110mm (the wettest spring month). Dazaifu plum full bloom early month + Fukuoka Castle Ruins pre-cherry-blossom (cherry typically opens around March 20-22). 6 hours of sunshine. The 'three-cold-four-warm' weather pattern continues.
March Travel Advice
Light jacket + sweater + walking shoes. White Day (March 14) is when men return Valentine's chocolates. March 3 Hina Matsuri (Girls' Day). Cherry blossom typically March 20-April 5 — book 3-6 months ahead for these dates. Maizuru Park (1,000 trees) + Nishi Park + Fukuoka Castle Ruins are the signature spots; night illumination first week of April typical.
Flying In from Overseas
Asian Q1 wrap-up + cherry-blossom inbound from Korea + Taiwan + Hong Kong starts second half. Korean working-professional short-vacation value peak first 2 weeks. Asia-Fukuoka $170-280 round-trip first half, $230-380 cherry-blossom week. Slight uptick from Korean spring family travel.
March Pricing Trends
Pre-cherry value (March 1-15) — Hakata Station 4-star $105-190/night. Cherry-blossom week (March 20-April 5) hotel pricing 1.5-2x to $170-310. Tenjin/Canal City districts $210-340 cherry-blossom week.
Fukuoka March Weather Stats
Avg High
15°C
Avg Low
7°C
Rainy Days
10
110mm total
Sunshine
6h
Daily avg
Humidity
65%
moderate
UV Index
4
Moderate
Wind
10 km/h
Gusts 25
Sea Temp
14°C
no swimming
Crowds
Busy
At attractions
March Sunrise & Sunset
Air Quality
PM2.5
18 μg/m³
PM10
30 μg/m³
Status
good
Feels-Like Temperature & Wind
Feels like
Daytime
14°C
Nighttime
6°C
Humidity and wind affect how the actual temperature feels.
Wind
10 km/h
Max gust 25 km/h
Activities Recommended for March
March Travel Pros & Cons
Pros
- Cherry blossom peak (late March)
- 15°C ideal walking weather
- Daylight 12h
- Hanami season — most-photogenic month
- Pre-cherry-blossom value window (March 1-15)
Cons
- Cherry blossom week (March 20-April 5) hotels surge 60-100%
- 110mm rain (wettest spring month)
- Crowds at Maizuru Park + Dazaifu peak
- Need to book hotels 3-6 months ahead for cherry-blossom week
March Events & Festivals
- Cherry blossom begins around March 20-22 (Maizuru Park 1,000 trees, Nishi Park, Atago Shrine)
- Dazaifu plum blossom finishes early-mid March
- Pre-cherry-blossom value window (first 2 weeks of March)
- Hina Matsuri Girls' Day (March 3)
- White Day (March 14, men-return-Valentine's-chocolates)
Fukuoka in March — Full Picture
March is the spring inflection — first half still pre-cherry-blossom value pricing, second half (March 15+) sees rates climb 60-100% as cherry-blossom inbound kicks in. The cherry-blossom peak typically arrives March 20-April 5 (Maizuru Park, Nishi Park, Fukuoka Castle Ruins, Ohori Park). Pre-book hotels 3-6 months ahead for cherry-blossom dates. Pre-cherry-blossom weeks (March 1-15) are the year's best value-for-quality window: warming weather, dry, no crowds, hotels at January pricing. Dazaifu plum blossoms finish early-mid March, overlapping briefly with the first cherry blooms.
What to Wear & What to Pack
Spring start. Light coat + sweater for evenings. Camera-ready outfit for cherry blossom photography. Comfortable walking shoes — you'll do a lot of hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) walking. Light rain jacket for the wettest spring month.
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Seasonal Weather Overview
Spring (Mar·Apr·May)
Current19°C
11°C
10/mo
Summer (Jun·Jul·Aug)
29.7°C
22.7°C
12.3/mo
Autumn (Sep·Oct·Nov)
22.7°C
15.7°C
8.7/mo
Winter (Dec·Jan·Feb)
11°C
4°C
8.7/mo
Fukuoka Monthly Weather Comparison
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun | Humid | UV | Crowd | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10° | 3° | 9d·75mm | 4h | 65% | 2 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 11° | 4° | 8d·70mm | 5h | 65% | 3 | Quiet | Low season | |
| March (Best) | 15° | 7° | 10d·110mm | 6h | 65% | 4 | Busy | Peak |
| April (Best) | 19° | 11° | 10d·110mm | 7h | 65% | 5 | Very busy | Peak |
| 23° | 15° | 10d·130mm | 7h | 68% | 6 | Busy | Peak | |
| 26° | 19° | 14d·280mm | 5h | 75% | 7 | Quiet | Low season | |
| 31° | 24° | 14d·320mm | 5h | 75% | 9 | Very busy | Peak | |
| 32° | 25° | 9d·175mm | 6h | 73% | 9 | Busy | Peak | |
| 28° | 21° | 11d·175mm | 6h | 70% | 7 | Moderate | Shoulder | |
| October (Best) | 23° | 16° | 7d·80mm | 7h | 65% | 5 | Busy | Peak |
| November (Best) | 17° | 10° | 8d·90mm | 5h | 65% | 3 | Busy | Peak |
| 12° | 5° | 9d·75mm | 5h | 65% | 2 | Moderate | Shoulder |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is March a good time to visit Fukuoka?
Fukuoka in March is very-high. Tourist crowds are busy and flight/hotel prices are peak.
What's the average temperature in Fukuoka in March?
Fukuoka March averages a high of 15°C and a low of 7°C.
Does it rain much in Fukuoka in March?
Fukuoka March averages 110mm of rainfall over about 10 rainy days.
What should I wear in Fukuoka in March?
Spring start. Light coat + sweater for evenings. Camera-ready outfit for cherry blossom photography. Comfortable walking shoes — you'll do a lot of hanami (cherry-blossom viewing) walking. Light rain jacket for the wettest spring month.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Fukuoka in March?
Fukuoka March sunrise is 06:25 and sunset is 18:25, with 12h of daylight.
What's the air quality like in Fukuoka in March?
Fukuoka March air quality (AQI) averages 50, rated Good. PM2.5 averages 18μg/m³.
What activities are recommended in Fukuoka in March?
In March, Fukuoka is great for Maizuru Park cherry blossom (1,000 trees, night illumination), Nishi Park hanami, Dazaifu plum (early March) + cherry transition.
Is March peak season in Fukuoka?
Fukuoka March crowds are busy and prices are peak. Advance reservations are strongly recommended.
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Based in Chiang Mai for 8+ years, with 30+ countries visited across Southeast Asia, Japan, and Europe. Every detail in this guide is primary-source verified as of April 2026, with prices auto-refreshed via live exchange rate APIs. This isn't AI-generated boilerplate — it's written from the perspective of someone who has actually been there.