Hiroshima · WinterMonth summary
Hiroshima weather in January
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
0°C – 9°C
🌧 Rainy days
22% of days
☀️ Sunshine
8.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.3/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.7/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Hiroshima in January?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you enjoy winter atmosphere and the lowest prices of the year.
❌ No if: you're looking for sunshine or outdoor activities.
Our take: Hiroshima in January is possible but May offers a score of 7.7/10 vs 5.3.
By trip type
Hiroshima in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : ❌ Not recommended
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Low season — 9°C and limited conditions. Upside: lower prices and few tourists Winter in Hiroshima is cool (9°C during the day). Days are short (8.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (22% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | 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
◀ 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 January, Hiroshima averages 9°C, 22% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.3/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 7.7/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +8%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Hiroshima in January
Is January a good time to visit Hiroshima?
January is not recommended for Hiroshima (score 5.3/10). With 22% rainy days and 8.6h of sunshine, consider May (7.7/10) instead.
What's the weather like in Hiroshima in January?
It's cool with 9°C daytime and 0°C at night. 8.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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