Weather in Hiroshima

About Hiroshima

Hiroshima, on Japan's Inland Sea coast, is a city defined by resilience, anchored by the moving Peace Memorial Park and Museum that document its wartime history and message of peace. Beyond this poignant core, the rebuilt city offers excellent regional cuisine, particularly its own style of okonomiyaki, and a relaxed waterfront atmosphere. A short ferry ride leads to Miyajima Island and its famous floating torii gate. Mild winters and warm, humid summers make most months pleasant for exploring.

Country

Japan

Best months to visit

May, June, September, October

Currency

Local

Language

Local

Things to do in Hiroshima

Peace Memorial Park visit Miyajima Island ferry trip Local okonomiyaki tasting Castle and garden walks Riverside cycling Museum and history tours

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

January

Cold, with occasional showers.

February

10C

Cool, with occasional showers.

March

14C

Cool, with occasional showers.

April

18C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

Recommended

May

22C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

Recommended

June

25C

Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.

July

29C

Warm and pleasant, with regular rainfall.

August

30C

Hot and humid, with some rainy days.

Recommended

September

27C

Warm and pleasant, with some rainy days.

Recommended

October

22C

Mild and comfortable, with occasional showers.

November

17C

Cool, with occasional showers.

December

11C

Cool, with occasional showers.

Hiroshima is a city that confronts its history directly and turns that into something quietly hopeful — the Peace Memorial Park and Museum are sobering, essential visits, but the rebuilt city around them is vibrant, green and famous for its own distinctive style of okonomiyaki layered with noodles. A short ferry ride away, the floating torii gate of Miyajima makes for one of Japan's most photographed day trips.

Best areas to stay in Hiroshima

Peace Memorial Park

A solemn riverside park containing the Atomic Bomb Dome, Peace Memorial Museum and Children's Peace Monument.

Hondori

The city's main covered shopping arcade, lined with shops, cafes and okonomiyaki restaurants.

Miyajima Island

Home to the iconic floating torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine, wild deer and forested hiking trails.

Hiroshima Castle

A reconstructed feudal castle with a moat and museum, a short walk from the Peace Memorial Park.

Getting to Hiroshima

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Flights

Hiroshima Airport has limited international routes; most visitors arrive via Shinkansen from Tokyo, Osaka or Kyoto.

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From London

~1.5 hours by Shinkansen from Osaka; ~4 hours from Tokyo.

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Getting around

Trams and buses cover the city centre well; the ferry to Miyajima departs from Miyajimaguchi station.

Frequently asked questions

How much time do I need in Hiroshima?

A full day covers the Peace Memorial Park and Museum, with a half-day extra for a side trip to Miyajima Island — many visitors combine both into an overnight stay.

Is the Peace Memorial Museum appropriate for children?

It can be emotionally intense, with graphic exhibits about the atomic bombing. Most families find it valuable but worth discussing with older children beforehand.

How do I get to Miyajima Island?

Take a local train or tram to Miyajimaguchi, then a short ferry crossing — the famous floating torii gate is visible from the ferry at high tide.

What is Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki?

Unlike Osaka's mixed-batter version, Hiroshima's okonomiyaki is layered — batter, cabbage, noodles and toppings cooked in stages on a griddle. Try it at the multi-floor Okonomimura food hall.

Is Hiroshima easy to reach from Tokyo or Osaka?

Yes — the Shinkansen bullet train connects Hiroshima to Osaka in about 1.5 hours and Tokyo in around 4 hours.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

The Peace Memorial Museum was deeply moving and I think everyone should visit at least once. Miyajima the next morning was a complete change of pace — peaceful and beautiful.

Helen W. · March 2024

★★★★★

Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki at Okonomimura was the best meal of our whole Japan trip. The city itself felt calm and easy to explore on foot.

Tom R. · October 2023

★★★★☆

A powerful but worthwhile day trip from Osaka. The floating torii gate at Miyajima was magical at high tide, and the deer wandering the island were a fun surprise.

Nadia K. · June 2024