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Hiroshima in May: solid, though May remains peak.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 34.40°N 132.46°E
72°FMax temperature
30%Rainy days
11.6hSunshine / day

Hiroshima weather in May

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
55°F – 72°F
🌧 Rainy days
30% of days
☀️ Sunshine
11.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.7/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (7.7/10)

Should you visit Hiroshima in May?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want shoulder-season value — fewer crowds, 22°F.

❌ No if: you need maximum sunshine — some overcast days are possible.

🌧 Rain : ███░░░░░░░ 30%
🌡 Temperature : ██████░░░░ 72°F
☀️ Sunshine : ████████░░ 11.6h/d

Our take: Favourable conditions in May (7.7/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.

Hiroshima in May by trip type

What to expect in May

Spring marks the start of the good season in Hiroshima. Temperatures rise (22°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 30% 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 °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun h/dScore
🌫️ January32°F48°F22%0.1in8.6h5.3/10
🌫️ February34°F50°F25%0.1in9.3h5.5/10
⛅ March39°F57°F32%0.2in10.1h6.4/10
🌤️ April46°F64°F31%0.2in10.8h7.1/10
🌤️ May55°F72°F30%0.2in11.6h7.7/10
🌤️ June64°F77°F48%0.3in10.1h7.4/10
🌤️ July73°F84°F46%0.4in11.8h7.7/10
🌤️ August75°F88°F39%0.3in12.2h7.6/10
🌤️ September70°F82°F47%0.3in10.0h7.7/10
🌤️ October57°F72°F27%0.1in9.8h7.6/10
⛅ November45°F63°F19%0.1in9.9h7.2/10
🌫️ December36°F52°F22%0.1in8.6h5.9/10
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 May, Hiroshima averages 72°F, 30% rainy days and 11.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.7/10. See methodology →

May vs May (best month)

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

FAQ — Hiroshima in May

Is May a good time to visit Hiroshima?
May is an excellent time to visit Hiroshima (score 7.7/10). With 72°F, 11.6h of sunshine and 30% rain, conditions are very favourable.
What to do in Hiroshima in May?
With 72°F max and 11.6h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.

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