When to visit
Himeji?

Discover the best time of year, based on historical climate, temperature, and precipitation.

Himeji
Hyōgo Prefecture · Japan

The best weather in Himeji is from May, October, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, May, June.some variation climate

Climate score
September
60

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
21–27°C
Warm nights
Feels like
23–31°C
Humid
Precipitation
206mm
Torrential rain · 14 days
Sunshine
7.8h
Mostly cloudy
Humidity (%)
79%
Humid
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
79
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSep79OctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score292940657162403460747038
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyCool & rainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidMildCold
Temperature0–9°C0–10°C3–13°C8–18°C13–22°C18–25°C23–29°C24–31°C21–27°C14–22°C8–17°C2–11°C
Feels like-4–5°C-3–6°C0–11°C6–17°C12–23°C19–28°C27–34°C28–36°C23–31°C13–22°C5–15°C-1–8°C
Precipitation49mm
6 days
54mm
6 days
110mm
10 days
161mm
11 days
154mm
10 days
206mm
14 days
267mm
18 days
178mm
14 days
206mm
14 days
142mm
9 days
81mm
6 days
56mm
5 days
Sunshine7.5h
☀︎ 74%
8.2h
☀︎ 75%
8.6h
☀︎ 72%
8.6h
☀︎ 66%
9.0h
☀︎ 65%
7.3h
☀︎ 50%
7.9h
☀︎ 55%
10.4h
☀︎ 78%
7.8h
☀︎ 63%
8.3h
☀︎ 73%
7.9h
☀︎ 76%
7.7h
☀︎ 78%
WindNW · 18 km/hNW · 18 km/hN · 18 km/hE · 19 km/hS · 17 km/hSE · 15 km/hS · 16 km/hSE · 16 km/hNE · 16 km/hN · 17 km/hN · 15 km/hNW · 17 km/h
Humidity (%)73%71%72%73%75%80%84%79%79%75%76%73%
Day length10.1h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.0h14.5h14.2h13.4h12.4h11.3h10.4h9.9h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonLow seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom Festival
Nada no Kenka Matsuri (Fighting Festival)
Himeji Castle Festival
Himeji Autumn Leaves (Koyo)
Himeji Castle Winter Illumination
Himeji Food Festivals / Local Markets
Himeji Yukata Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Himeji Castle Cherry Blossom FestivalnatureSignature event
    March, April· 500k+ visitors

    Himeji Castle becomes a breathtaking spectacle during its Cherry Blossom Festival, with thousands of sakura trees bloomi…

  • Nada no Kenka Matsuri (Fighting Festival)festivalSignature event
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Known as the 'Fighting Festival,' Nada no Kenka Matsuri is one of Japan's most vigorous and exciting autumn festivals, h…

  • Himeji Castle Festivalcultural
    October· 50k+ visitors

    This annual festival celebrates the rich history and heritage of Himeji Castle with grand parades, traditional performan…

  • Himeji Autumn Leaves (Koyo)nature
    November· 5k+ visitors

    The gardens surrounding Himeji Castle and nearby areas offer stunning displays of autumn foliage, known as Koyo, typical…

  • Himeji Castle Winter Illuminationcultural
    December, January, February· 5k+ visitors

    During the colder months, Himeji Castle is often adorned with beautiful illuminations, creating a magical and ethereal g…

  • Himeji Food Festivals / Local Marketsfood wine
    May· Local event

    Throughout the year, Himeji hosts various local markets and occasional food festivals, showcasing the region's fresh pro…

  • Himeji Yukata Festivalcultural
    June· 5k+ visitors

    One of Japan's largest yukata festivals, this event sees thousands of people don traditional summer kimonos, transformin…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Himeji?

The best weather in Himeji is from October, May, November, but considering flight prices and crowds, the best months to visit are April, June, May (8–27 °C).

What is the weather like in Himeji?

Himeji has a climate with an overall score of 5.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 0 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Himeji?

The hottest month in Himeji is August, with average highs of 31 °C and lows of 24 °C.

What is the rainiest month in Himeji?

The rainiest month in Himeji is July, with an average of 267 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Himeji?

Peak season in Himeji is March, August, October, November. This is the most popular period, with the highest tourism levels and prices.

When is shoulder season in Himeji?

Shoulder season in Himeji falls in May, July, September, December. It offers a good balance of decent weather and lower prices compared to peak season.