Hiroshima Weather in July

Season: Summer
In short: hot, rainy and wet

Otorii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine

In the first half of July, Hiroshima is usually in the plum rainy season and the weather is hot and humid, which makes people feel quite uncomfortable. In mid-July, the rainy season ends, but the hottest time of summer begins, with temperatures exceeding 30°C (86°F) almost every day. Since the first half of July is still in the rainy season, the total rainfall of the month is high, actually at the highest level of the year. And the average number of rainy days is above 10. The abundant rainfall also leads to high humidity in Hiroshima in July.

Hiroshima weather in July decides that it is not a perfect month to travel there. However, at that time, Hiroshima has a lot of grandest activities, which attract many visitors.

Averages for Hiroshima Weather in July

Items	Data
Average Highest Temperature	30°C (86°F)
Average Lowest Temperature	25°C (77°F)
Average Temperature	28°C (82.4°F)
Precipitation	279.9 mm
Average Rainy Days	13 days
Average Humidity	70%
Sunrise Time	5:01 - 5:20
Sunset Time	19:12 - 19:26
Daylight Hours	13.52 - 14.24 h
Average Sunshine Hours	5.5 h

What to Pack for Hiroshima Trip in July

Clothes: In hot and humid July, you need to wear light and breathable clothes. Girls could wear dresses; T-shirts or short shirts together with skirts, shorts, or light pants. Boys could wear tank tops, T-shirts or short shirts together with shorts, or light pants. Besides, you can bring a thin jacket to keep you warm on rainy days and protect yourself from strong sunshine on sunny days.

Shoes: You are advised to wear sandals or water shoes to cope with the rainy weather. Besides, you can bring a pair of thin sneakers for long walking on sunny days.

Others: Considering the frequent rain in the first half of July, you’d better bring rain gear like umbrellas and raincoats. Moreover, you need sun protective gear to protect yourself from the UV rays and portable water bottles to replenish water at any time on sunny days.

Top Things to Do in Hiroshima in July

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1. Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

In hot July, you can choose to visit the Atomic Bomb Dome and Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park. There are plenty of trees, so you can seek for some shade and coolness during the visit. There are also indoor venues inside, so you can visit even on rainy days.

The Atomic Bomb Dome is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Hiroshima, and was established to avoid the same tragedy and suffering. The building was built in 1915 and collapsed when the atomic bomb was dropped. The central dome is barely recognizable, and only a portion of the frame and outer wall remain. The Peace Memorial Park is just near the Dome. The park consists of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum and a series of sculptures and other elements based on the theme of peace, wishing that the world will be at peace forever.

Hiroshima Atomic Bomb Dome

Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims

2. Mitaki Temple

Mitaki Temple, tucked away in the dense forests on a hill, is a good place to go in July, which enables you to escape from the crowded, busy and hot city. The natural scenery around the temple is beautiful, so you can spend more time wandering around to feel the quiet and peaceful atmosphere. In the temple, there are three waterfalls flowing through. In addition, there is a vermilion pagoda in the temple, which was moved here to commemorate the people who died in the atomic bombing and has been designated as an important cultural property of Hiroshima. The pagoda is home to a wooden statue of Amitabha Tathagata, an important cultural property of Japan.

Way to Mitaki Temple

3. Fireworks Festival

In Hiroshima, the Fireworks Festival, a famous summer event, is celebrated in many places from late July to mid-August. During the celebrations, thousands or even tens of thousands of fireworks are set off, illuminating the night sky.

4. Kangen-sai Festival

Kangen-sai Festival, or the Orchestra Festival, is a show recalling the heyday of Japanese aristocratic culture staged at Itsukushima Shrine, one of the three most famous scenic spots in Japan. The ceremony usually begins in the afternoon with various activities. Then, at night, the busiest time of the ceremony, bonfires are lit, and rituals are performed while orchestral music is played on the decorated boat. The holding time is every June 17 of the lunar calendar of Japan, correspondingly, in 2025, it will be in late July in the Gregorian calendar. In addition to Itsukushima Shrine, you can also visit Otorii gate, Mount Misen, lovely deer, etc on the Miyajima Island.

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