Hiroshima, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Hiroshima?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
13°C–22°C in May
🌧 Least rain
30% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (22%)
📅 Best score
7.7/10
By trip type
Best time by type of trip
Peace MemorialYear-round — Genbaku Dome, museum and Memorial Park.
MiyajimaYear-round — floating torii, deer and Itsukushima shrine.
OkonomiyakiYear-round — layered Hiroshima-style, Okonomimura food hall.
Cherry BlossomsLate March–early April — blooming along the river and in the park.
Monthly climate data
Hiroshima weather month by month
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rainy days (%) | Precip. mm/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 9°C | 22% | 1.7 | 8.6h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 1°C | 10°C | 25% | 2.5 | 9.3h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 4°C | 14°C | 32% | 3.9 | 10.1h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 8°C | 18°C | 31% | 5.2 | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 13°C | 22°C | 30% | 4.8 | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 18°C | 25°C | 48% | 7.6 | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 23°C | 29°C | 46% | 9.2 | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 24°C | 31°C | 39% | 6.5 | 12.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 21°C | 28°C | 47% | 7.0 | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 14°C | 22°C | 27% | 3.5 | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 17°C | 19% | 2.1 | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 22% | 1.6 | 8.6h | 5.9/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years
Seasonal breakdown
What to expect each season
🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time
Average 18°C, 31% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°C, 44% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°C, 31% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 10°C, 23% rainy days, 8.8h sunshine/day. Score: 5.6/10.
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FAQ
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May is ideal with 30% rainy days and 22°C. The months of May & July offer comparable conditions.
January is the wettest month with 22% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 22°C.
In winter, the average score is 5.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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