March 18 is generally a great time to visit Tokyo. While there is a slight chance of rain (23%), showers are usually brief. Expect comfortable 14°C weather. Tokyo is seeing high visitor numbers, so iconic spots may be busier than usual.
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Essential Travel Info for Tokyo
Currency
JPY
¥ Japanese yen
Language
Japanese
Driving
Left side
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Safety
Very High Safety
GPI: 1.336
Tokyo Weather Forecast for March 18
"Mild & Comfortable. Expect average highs of 14.4°C. 23% chance of rain."
What to Wear in Tokyo in March
Based on historical data for March 18, Tokyo typically experiences temperatures between 4.4°C and 14.4°C. We recommend packing heavy coat, scarf, gloves to stay comfortable. Trends suggest it will stay mostly dry (23% rain probability), but checking the forecast before heading out is always wise.
Complete Packing Guide
Weekly breakdown & essential items for Tokyo
Smart Suitcase
- Heavy Coat
- Scarf
- Gloves
Average High
14.4°C
Daytime Peak
Average Low
4.4°C
Nighttime Low
Feels Like
14.1°C
🌤️ Feels accurate
Rain Chance
23%
Avg 1.6mm if it rains
Cloud Cover
54%
Overcast
Pressure
1015.3 hPa
Medium volatility
Tokyo Weather Conditions & UV Index
Weather Confidence
30-year variance analysis
Based on 10 years of data
🎯 This date historically delivers consistent weather 91% of the time. Safe to plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Sun Exposure
UV Index & Safety Guide
Protection Needed
SPF 30 recommended
05:00 - 09:30
16:00 - 17:00
Type I-II
🔴 27 min to burn
Type III-IV
🟡 41 min to burn
Type V-VI
🟢 68 min to burn
UV estimate based on latitude, season & cloud cover. Actual UV may vary.
Outdoor Comfort
How pleasant is it outside?
Dew Point
8.8°C
Dry air
Heat Stress
Low
No heat warning
🙂 Best outdoor time:
Any time during daylight hours
Marine Conditions
Marine Life
No special warnings. Enjoy the swim!
Swim Index
❄️ Cold Water Hazard
Travel & Logistics Insights
Local Calendar
Business Day
Standard hours in Japan
Flight Traffic
Busy
72/100 pressure index
Health Advisory
Required
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Landing Slots
~704
Daily arrival options (inc. codeshare)
Sunrise, Sunset & Wind in Tokyo
Daylight & Sun
Solar Elevation Cycle
🌅 Sunrise
05:50
☀️ Noon
11:50
🌇 Sunset
17:51
⏱️ Daylight
12h 1m
Wind Speed
26.6 km/h
Moderate wind
Sunshine
8.6 hrs
Direct Sun (Cloud-free)
Humidity
69%
Slightly humid
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Travel Health & Safety in Tokyo
Travel Comfort Index
Real-time tourism conditions
Weather Quality
☀️ Excellent
Tourist Crowds
🟢 Moderate
Price Level
💰💰 Moderate
Health & Wellbeing
Meteo-Health Forecast
Moderate fluctuations. Some sensitivity possible.
Weather unlikely to affect joint pain.
Moderate fish activity expected.
Unhealthy. Everyone should reduce outdoor activities.
Regional Safety Profile
Seismic Activity
Very high seismic risk. Ring of Fire territory.
Typhoon Risk
Year-round risk present
Volcanic Activity
Nearest: Mount Fuji
90.6km away
Travel Alert: This region has elevated natural risks. We recommend registering with your embassy and keeping emergency numbers handy.
"According to 30YearWeather's analysis of 30 years of NASA satellite data, Tokyo on March 18 averages 14.4°C with a 23% precipitation probability. Wedding/Outdoor Event Score: 80/100."
— Source: 30YearWeather.com|Data: NASA POWER (1991-2021)|View Methodology
Tokyo Weather History (2010–2024)
Temperature History
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Records from last 10 years
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📍 Is Tokyo Worth Visiting on March 18?
Planning a trip to Tokyo on March 18? Our historical weather analysis based on 30 years of NASA satellite data shows that this time of year offers a bracing seasonal atmosphere averaging 14.4°C with a 23% historical precipitation risk.
✈️ Travel Logistics: Approximately 704 landing slots available daily during this period, indicating peak tourist activity.
💉 Health Advisory: 8 vaccinations are recommended for Japan, including COVID-19.
🌊 Coastal Conditions: Water temperature averages 11.9°C (polar plunge). Wave conditions are generally fun waves with heights around 0.74m.
📊 Historical Extremes: The hottest March 18 recorded in the last 30 years saw temperatures hit 18.5°C in 2015, while the coldest dropped to 1.1°C in 2019.