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Hiroshima weather
in August

Good window in August — May is a notch above.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 34.40°N 132.46°E
31°CMax temperature
39%Rainy days
12.2hSunshine / day

Hiroshima weather in August

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
24°C – 31°C
🌧 Rainy days
39% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.7/10)

Should you visit Hiroshima in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ████░░░░░░ 39%
🌡 Temperature : ████████░░ 31°C
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.2h/d

Our take: Hiroshima in August: 31°C and 12.2h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.

Hiroshima in August by trip type

What to expect in August

🎯 One of the best months — 31°C, maximum sunshine and ideal conditions In the height of summer, Hiroshima sees high temperatures (31°C). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Expect rain on 39% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (7.7/10) remains theoretically better.

All months for Hiroshima

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °CMax °CRain %Precip mmSun h/dScore
🌫️ January0°C9°C22%1.78.6h5.3/10
🌫️ February1°C10°C25%2.59.3h5.5/10
⛅ March4°C14°C32%3.910.1h6.4/10
🌤️ April8°C18°C31%5.210.8h7.1/10
🌤️ May13°C22°C30%4.811.6h7.7/10
🌤️ June18°C25°C48%7.610.1h7.4/10
🌤️ July23°C29°C46%9.211.8h7.7/10
🌤️ August24°C31°C39%6.512.2h7.6/10
🌤️ September21°C28°C47%7.010.0h7.7/10
🌤️ October14°C22°C27%3.59.8h7.6/10
⛅ November7°C17°C19%2.19.9h7.2/10
🌫️ December2°C11°C22%1.68.6h5.9/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate ◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In August, Hiroshima averages 31°C, 39% rainy days and 12.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.6/10. See methodology →

August vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 7.7/10). Difference:

FAQ — Hiroshima in August

Is August a good time to visit Hiroshima?
August is an excellent time to visit Hiroshima (score 7.6/10). With 31°C, 12.2h of sunshine and 39% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Hiroshima in August?
With 31°C max and 12.2h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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