When to visit
Himeji?

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

Himeji
Präfektur Hyogo · 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
June
62

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
18–25°C
Angenehme Nächte
Feels like
19–28°C
Leicht feucht
Precipitation
206mm
Starkregen · 14 days
Sunshine
7.3h
Überwiegend bewölkt
Humidity (%)
80%
Leicht feucht
Annual Climate Analysis
Temperature, Rain & Feels Like
Rain
Actual Temp
Feels Like
-10°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Tourist Crowds
Monthly visitor flow
69
Low season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun69JulAugSepOctNovDec
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/hO · 19 km/hS · 17 km/hSO · 15 km/hS · 16 km/hSO · 16 km/hNO · 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 Burg Kirschblütenfest
Nada no Kenka Matsuri (Kampffestival)
Himeji Burgfest
Himeji Herbstlaub (Koyo)
Himeji Burg Winterbeleuchtung
Himeji Food Festivals / Lokale Märkte
Himeji Yukata Festival
Events & Festivals
  • Himeji Burg KirschblütenfestnatureSignature event
    March, April· 500k+ visitors

    Die Burg Himeji wird während ihres Kirschblütenfestes zu einem atemberaubenden Spektakel, mit Tausenden von Kirschbäumen…

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

    Bekannt als das 'Kampffestival', ist Nada no Kenka Matsuri eines der energischsten und aufregendsten Herbstfeste Japans,…

  • Himeji Burgfestcultural
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Dieses jährliche Festival feiert die reiche Geschichte und das Erbe der Burg Himeji mit großen Paraden, traditionellen A…

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

    Die Gärten rund um die Burg Himeji und die umliegenden Gebiete bieten atemberaubende Darstellungen von Herbstlaub, bekan…

  • Himeji Burg Winterbeleuchtungcultural
    December, January, February· 5k+ visitors

    In den kälteren Monaten wird die Burg Himeji oft mit wunderschönen Beleuchtungen geschmückt, die einen magischen und äth…

  • Himeji Food Festivals / Lokale Märktefood wine
    May· Local event

    Das ganze Jahr über finden in Himeji verschiedene lokale Märkte und gelegentliche Food Festivals statt, die frische Prod…

  • Himeji Yukata Festivalcultural
    June· 5k+ visitors

    Als eines der größten Yukata-Festivals Japans sehen Tausende von Menschen traditionelle Sommerkimonos an, die die Straße…

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.