Hiroshima Weather in May
Japan · May climate averages and travel tips
Avg high23°C (73°F)
Avg low12°C (54°F)
Rainfall144 mm (5.7 in)
RatingGood 7.5/10
Expect warm days in Hiroshima in May: the average high is 23°C (73°F) and the average low is 12°C (54°F). May is spring in Japan. The month is wet, with about 144 mm (5.7 in) of rain spread over 10 days. You get roughly 13.8 hours of daylight and frequently cloudy skies.
Is May a good time to visit Hiroshima?
May is a good time to visit Hiroshima (7.5/10), though October and November are even better.
May weather at a glance
| Average high | 23°C (73°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 12°C (54°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 144 mm (5.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 10 |
| Humidity | 78% |
| Cloud cover | 64% |
| Daylight | 13.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 5.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 6.9 km/h |
| vs April | 5°C warmer than April, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Hiroshima in May
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- an umbrella or rain jacket
Hiroshima weather in other months
Jan8°C / 0°C60 mmFairFeb9°C / 0°C77 mmFairMar13°C / 2°C112 mmFairApr18°C / 7°C136 mmGoodMay23°C / 12°C144 mmGoodJun26°C / 17°C215 mmPoorJul30°C / 22°C277 mmPoorAug31°C / 23°C140 mmPoorSep27°C / 19°C169 mmFairOct22°C / 12°C103 mmExcellentNov16°C / 7°C83 mmGoodDec10°C / 1°C75 mmFair
← AprilBest time to visit HiroshimaJune →
Better weather in May nearby
- Istanbul21°C · 38 mm · Excellent
- Izmir25°C · 27 mm · Excellent
- Antalya27°C · 44 mm · Excellent
- Bodrum24°C · 24 mm · Excellent
- Wuzhong27°C · 20 mm · Excellent
- Taiyuan27°C · 42 mm · Excellent
Nearby in May
- Fukuoka24°C · 161 mm
- Kobe22°C · 150 mm
- Osaka23°C · 170 mm
- Nara23°C · 170 mm
- Kyoto22°C · 152 mm
- Ulsan21°C · 102 mm
Where else is good in May? See where to go in May.