When to visit
Hiroshima?

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

Hiroshima
Präfektur Hiroshima · Japan

The best time to visit Hiroshima is May, October, November, when the weather, flight prices, and crowds align.consistent weather climate

Climate score
June
60

Good climate

🌧Rainy

Temperature
18–25°C
Angenehme Nächte
Feels like
19–28°C
Leicht feucht
Precipitation
220mm
Starkregen · 14 days
Sunshine
7.0h
Überwiegend bewölkt
Humidity (%)
83%
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
76
Shoulder season
050100JanFebMarAprMayJun76JulAugSepOctNovDec
Monthly Overview
Score272843687360382960807237
ClimateColdColdColdCool & rainyCool & rainyRainyHot & rainyHot & rainyRainyHumidMildCold
Temperature1–9°C1–10°C4–14°C9–18°C13–22°C18–25°C23–29°C24–31°C20–27°C14–22°C8–17°C3–11°C
Feels like-3–5°C-2–7°C1–12°C7–18°C13–23°C19–28°C27–34°C28–36°C22–31°C13–22°C6–15°C0–8°C
Precipitation62mm
8 days
68mm
8 days
118mm
10 days
164mm
10 days
144mm
10 days
220mm
14 days
293mm
19 days
208mm
14 days
208mm
14 days
107mm
8 days
75mm
6 days
59mm
7 days
Sunshine7.2h
☀︎ 71%
8.0h
☀︎ 73%
8.5h
☀︎ 71%
8.7h
☀︎ 66%
9.0h
☀︎ 64%
7.0h
☀︎ 49%
7.6h
☀︎ 54%
10.4h
☀︎ 77%
8.0h
☀︎ 64%
8.2h
☀︎ 72%
8.0h
☀︎ 77%
7.2h
☀︎ 73%
WindNW · 16 km/hN · 16 km/hN · 16 km/hN · 15 km/hS · 14 km/hS · 13 km/hS · 14 km/hS · 14 km/hNO · 14 km/hN · 14 km/hN · 13 km/hNW · 15 km/h
Humidity (%)71%70%73%74%76%83%86%79%80%75%76%72%
Day length10.1h10.9h12.0h13.1h14.0h14.4h14.2h13.4h12.4h11.3h10.4h9.9h
Tourist CrowdsLow seasonLow seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder seasonShoulder seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonHigh seasonShoulder season
Events & Festivals
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Friedensgedenkzeremonie
Kirschblütenbetrachtung (Hanami)
Hiroshima Blumenfest
Hiroshima Food Festival
Hiroshima Dreamination
Shukkei-en Herbstlaubbetrachtung
Toka-Ebisu Festival
Events & Festivals
  • FriedensgedenkzeremonieholidaySignature event
    August· 500k+ visitors

    Jährlich am 6. August abgehalten, gedenkt diese feierliche Zeremonie des Atombombenabwurfs auf Hiroshima. Trotz des heiß…

  • Kirschblütenbetrachtung (Hanami)nature
    March, April· 50k+ visitors

    Von Ende März bis Anfang April erblühen Hiroshimas Parks, wie der Friedensgedenkpark und der Hijiyama Park, in voller Ki…

  • Hiroshima Blumenfestfestival
    May· 50k+ visitors

    Dieses lebhafte Festival findet während der Golden Week Anfang Mai statt und feiert Frieden und Natur mit Paraden, Konze…

  • Hiroshima Food Festivalfood wine
    October· 50k+ visitors

    Jährlich Ende Oktober stattfindend, präsentiert dieses Festival Hiroshimas vielfältige kulinarische Köstlichkeiten, von…

  • Hiroshima Dreaminationfestival
    November, December, January· 50k+ visitors

    Von Mitte November bis Anfang Januar verwandelt sich Hiroshima mit schillernden Winterbeleuchtungen, hauptsächlich entla…

  • Shukkei-en Herbstlaubbetrachtungnature
    November· 5k+ visitors

    Im November verwandelt sich der historische Shukkei-en Garten in eine atemberaubende Herbstlaubpracht (Koyo). Bei angene…

  • Toka-Ebisu Festivalreligious
    November· 5k+ visitors

    Jährlich drei Tage Mitte November stattfindend, betet dieses traditionelle Festival im Ebisu-Schrein für geschäftlichen…

Frequently asked questions

What is the best time to visit Hiroshima?

The best time to visit Hiroshima is October, May, November, with temperatures between 8 °C and 22 °C. The best month is October. October is high season.

What is the weather like in Hiroshima?

Hiroshima has a climate with an overall score of 5.1/10. Annual temperatures range from 1 °C to 31 °C.

What is the hottest month in Hiroshima?

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

What is the rainiest month in Hiroshima?

The rainiest month in Hiroshima is July, with an average of 293 mm of precipitation.

When is peak season in Hiroshima?

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

When is shoulder season in Hiroshima?

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