Hiroshima Weather

 

Spring: March - May 

Weather: mild and pleasant
Temperature: 6-23℃ (42.8-73.4℉)
Rainfall: 459.2 mm
Rainy days in total: 30 days

The average temperature of Hiroshima in spring is warmly at 13-23℃ (55.4-73.4℉) in the daytime and 6-16℃ (42.8-60.8℉) at night. It should be noticed that the temperature difference between the daytime and evening is large. Overall, the temperature in spring of Hiroshima is pleasant and suitable for outdoor activities. As for rainfall, on average, the total rainfall in spring is 459.2 mm, which is relatively large. Therefore, it’s better to bring an umbrella at any time. 

In the daytime, clothes like thin knitwears, thin sweaters, hoodies, and jeans can be worn; while at night, when the temperature goes down, thicker clothes like jackets should be put on. As for shoes, sneakers and walking shoes are needed.

Travel Recommendation and Tips: 

1. From the second half of March, the cherry blossoms begin to bloom in Hiroshima, so from late March to mid-April is the best time to admire cherry blossoms there. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Miyajima Island, etc. are recommended places.

2. In early May 2025, the annual Hiroshima Flower Festival will be held, when you can see the parade and various floral decorations.

Cenotaph for the A-Bomb Victims of Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park

Summer: June - August

Weather: hot and rainy
Temperature: 21-32℃ (69.8-89.6℉)
Rainfall: 672.1 mm
Rainy days: 34 days

Summer is hot and has higher temperatures than other seasons, among which August is the hottest month with an average highest temperature of 32℃ (91.4℉). Besides, early June to mid-July is rainy season in general. In June and July, totally, the average rainfall exceeds 500 mm and the rainy days reach about 25 days, so the climate is humid, too. Moreover, in summer, Hiroshima may suffer from typhoons.

Clothes like breathable T-shirts, short shirts, skirts, shorts, dresses, and light pants can be packed if you plan to visit Hiroshima in summer. Besides, be sure to take sun protection items and raingear.

Travel Recommendation and Tips: 

1. The Fireworks Festival is usually held in July and August.

2. In summer, Itsukushima Shrine is a perfect place to go, where the temperature is lower than that of the inland areas. Moreover, you can step into the sea to take pictures together with the Otorii gate.

Otorii Gate of Itsukushima Shrine

Autumn: September - November

Weather: warm, and moderate rainfall
Temperature: 9-28℃ (48.2-82.4℉)
Rainfall: 362 mm
Rainy days: 24 days

Autumn begins in September and ends in November. The weather cools down and becomes mild and pleasant for outing and traveling. As for the humidity, it decreases and comes to a moderate stage. From late October to November, maple leaves in various parts of Hiroshima turn red, providing beautiful autumn scenery for visitors. 

At the beginning days of autumn, clothes like long-sleeve T-shirts, blouses, thin knitwear and jeans are suitable to wear. However, by the end of Autumn, when the temperature is lower, jackets, sweater and other thicker clothes need to be put on.

Travel Recommendation and Tips: 

1. Autumn is the season for fatty bonito and saury, do not forget to have a taste.
2. Miyajima Island has a perfect spot to appreciate these red leaves called “Momijidani Park”.

3. Hiroshima climate in autumn is perfect for visiting human landscapes like Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park.

Atomic Bomb Dome

Winter: December - February

Weather: cold and little rainfall
Temperature: 2-12℃ (35.6-53.6℉)
Rainfall: 197.2 mm
Rainy days: 23 days

In December, the average temperature falls to 4-12℃ (39.2-53.6℉), and Hiroshima steps into winter, when the weather is cold and occasionally snowy. In Hiroshima, winter spans from December to February. Among them, January is the coldest month, whose average temperature does not exceed 10℃ (50℉). In January 2024, the lowest temperature once dropped to -2℃ (28.4℉). Winter has the smallest precipitation compared with other seasons: its monthly rainfall does not exceed 100 mm and the total rainy days are about 23 days on average. 

To protect yourself from coldness, clothes like wool overcoats, downcoats and winter pants are needed. Besides, on the coldest days, you may need to put on a hat and scarf. In addition to these, on snowy days, you’d better put nonslip and convenient boots on.

Travel Recommendation and Tips: 

1. Winter is the best time to eat Hiroshima’s representative seafood oysters and Hiroshima yaki.

2. There are many hot springs in Hiroshima, where you can relax in the cold winter.

Making of Hiroshima Typical Food Hiroshima Yaki

Finished Look of Hiroshima Yaki

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