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Visit Hiroshima
in March?

Hiroshima in March? Not the best window — aim for May.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 34.40°N 132.46°E
14°CMax temperature
32%Rainy days
10.1hSunshine / day

Hiroshima weather in March

⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
4°C – 14°C
🌧 Rainy days
32% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.1h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.4/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.7/10)

Should you visit Hiroshima in March?

⚠️ Fair

✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 14°C.

❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 32%
🌡 Temperature : ████░░░░░░ 14°C
☀️ Sunshine : ███████░░░ 10.1h/d

Our take: Hiroshima in March is possible but May offers a score of 7.7/10 vs 6.4.

Hiroshima in March by trip type

What to expect in March

🎯 Acceptable period — 14°C but 32% rain risk. Plan alternatives Spring marks the start of the good season in Hiroshima. Temperatures rise (14°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 32% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (7.7/10) is significantly better if possible.

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 March, Hiroshima averages 14°C, 32% rainy days and 10.1h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.4/10. See methodology →

March vs May (best month)

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

FAQ — Hiroshima in March

Is March a good time to visit Hiroshima?
March is an acceptable time for Hiroshima (score 6.4/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (7.7/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Hiroshima in March?
It's cool with 14°C daytime and 4°C at night. 10.1h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.

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