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Best time to visit Hiroshima
Month-by-month weather, crowds, prices, and festival calendar — so you know exactly when to book.
Best time to visit Hiroshima, Japan
Month-by-month breakdown of weather, crowds, prices, and seasonal highlights.
| Month | Score | Weather | Crowds | Prices | Highlights |
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| January | 3-10°C, clear and cold with occasional snow flurries. | low | low |
⚠ New Year's Day (Jan 1st) can see closures for transport and some businesses. | |
| February | 4-11°C, crisp and dry with increasing daylight. | low | low |
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| March | 8-15°C, mild and increasingly sunny. | moderate | moderate |
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| April | 13-21°C, pleasant with abundant cherry blossoms and sunshine. | peak | peak |
⚠ Cherry blossom timing can vary; book accommodation well in advance. | |
| May | 17-24°C, warm and sunny with low humidity. | high | high |
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| June | 20-26°C, humid with frequent, heavy rainfall (tsuyu/rainy season). | moderate | moderate |
⚠ The rainy season can disrupt outdoor plans; pack waterproofs. | |
| July | 24-30°C, hot and humid with occasional showers. | high | high |
⚠ Typhoon season begins; monitor weather forecasts. | |
| August | 26-32°C, very hot and humid with high chances of typhoons. | peak | peak |
⚠ High risk of typhoons causing travel disruptions; extreme heat is common. | |
| September | 22-28°C, warm and humid with lingering typhoon risk. | moderate | moderate |
⚠ Typhoon season continues, though less frequent than August. | |
| October | 17-24°C, pleasant, dry, and sunny with comfortable temperatures. | high | high |
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| November | 11-18°C, cool and crisp with beautiful autumn colors. | moderate | moderate |
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| December | 5-12°C, cold and clear with short daylight hours. | low | low |
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Annual events worth timing your trip around
Many Japanese visit shrines and temples to pray for good fortune at the start of the year.
Celebrations and viewing events occur across the region as the iconic cherry blossoms bloom.
A spectacular display of fireworks launched from the water near the iconic Itsukushima Shrine.
A solemn ceremony held annually at the Peace Memorial Park to commemorate the atomic bombing.
A celebration of Hiroshima's famous oysters, with tasting opportunities and local entertainment.
Prime time to see the vibrant red and gold leaves, especially on Miyajima Island and in local parks.
Insider timing tips
- •The 'tsuyu' (rainy season) in June and early July significantly increases humidity and rainfall, making outdoor activities less pleasant.
- •August is peak typhoon season, which can lead to flight cancellations and significant travel disruptions, alongside extreme heat.
- •Shoulder seasons (April-May and October-November) offer the best balance of good weather and manageable crowds, though prices will be at their highest.
- •While major attractions like the Peace Memorial Park are always accessible, local transport and smaller shops may observe closures during New Year's and Obon week.
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