Hiroshima, JapanQuick decision
When to visit Hiroshima?
🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
55°F–72°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rainy days (%) | Precip. in/d | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 32°F | 48°F | 22% | 0.1in | 8.6h | 5.3/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 34°F | 50°F | 25% | 0.1in | 9.3h | 5.5/10 |
| ⛅ March | 39°F | 57°F | 32% | 0.2in | 10.1h | 6.4/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 46°F | 64°F | 31% | 0.2in | 10.8h | 7.1/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 55°F | 72°F | 30% | 0.2in | 11.6h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 64°F | 77°F | 48% | 0.3in | 10.1h | 7.4/10 |
| 🌤️ July | 73°F | 84°F | 46% | 0.4in | 11.8h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ August | 75°F | 88°F | 39% | 0.3in | 12.2h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 70°F | 82°F | 47% | 0.3in | 10.0h | 7.7/10 |
| 🌤️ October | 57°F | 72°F | 27% | 0.1in | 9.8h | 7.6/10 |
| ⛅ November | 45°F | 63°F | 19% | 0.1in | 9.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 36°F | 52°F | 22% | 0.1in | 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°F, 31% rainy days, 10.8h sunshine/day. Score: 7.1/10.
☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Good time
Average 28°F, 44% rainy days, 11.4h sunshine/day. Score: 7.6/10.
🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time
Average 22°F, 31% rainy days, 9.9h sunshine/day. Score: 7.5/10.
❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable
Average 10°F, 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°F. 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°F.
In winter, the average score is 5.6/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.
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