Best Time to Visit Hiroshima
Japan · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Hiroshima is October and November, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. August is the hottest month, with average highs of 31°C (88°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 0°C (31°F). Rain is heaviest in July, at about 277 mm (10.9 in), and lightest in January, at 60 mm (2.4 in). July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the rain.
Hiroshima weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C 46°F | 0°C 31°F | 60 mm | 10 | 84% | 3 | Fair 4.9 |
| February | 9°C 48°F | 0°C 32°F | 77 mm | 10 | 82% | 3.3 | Fair 5 |
| March | 13°C 56°F | 2°C 36°F | 112 mm | 11 | 80% | 4.4 | Fair 5.7 |
| April | 18°C 65°F | 7°C 45°F | 136 mm | 10 | 78% | 5.1 | Good 7.1 |
| May | 23°C 73°F | 12°C 54°F | 144 mm | 10 | 78% | 5.5 | Good 7.5 |
| June | 26°C 80°F | 17°C 63°F | 215 mm | 13 | 82% | 3.3 | Poor 3.8 |
| July | 30°C 85°F | 22°C 72°F | 277 mm | 15 | 86% | 4 | Poor 2.5 |
| August | 31°C 88°F | 23°C 73°F | 140 mm | 12 | 83% | 5.1 | Poor 3.8 |
| September | 27°C 81°F | 19°C 66°F | 169 mm | 12 | 84% | 4.2 | Fair 4.5 |
| October | 22°C 72°F | 12°C 54°F | 103 mm | 10 | 82% | 4.9 | Excellent 8.5 |
| November | 16°C 61°F | 7°C 44°F | 83 mm | 9 | 83% | 4.3 | Good 7.9 |
| December | 10°C 49°F | 1°C 35°F | 75 mm | 11 | 84% | 3.1 | Fair 5.1 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
The best time to visit Hiroshima is October and November, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Hiroshima?
August is the hottest month in Hiroshima, with an average high of 31°C (88°F).
What is the coldest month in Hiroshima?
January is the coldest month in Hiroshima, with an average low of 0°C (31°F).
What is the rainiest month in Hiroshima?
July is the wettest month, with about 277 mm (10.9 in) of rain. January is the driest, with 60 mm (2.4 in).
Nearby destinations
- Fukuoka207 km · best October
- Kobe252 km · best November
- Osaka281 km · best November
- Nara309 km · best November
- Kyoto310 km · best April to May and October to November
- Ulsan312 km · best May and October
- Busan322 km · best October
- Changwon356 km · best October
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