Best Time to Visit Himeji: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Himeji: October, August, November, May.
- Best months for Himeji: October, August, November, May.
- Peak season is August, July, September. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: May, June, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: July, September, June.
- The least pleasant month is March (score 6.0).
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C | 4°C | 53 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.0 |
| February | 9°C | 4°C | 66 mm | 8 | – | – | 6.0 |
| March | 12°C | 7°C | 108 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.0 |
| April | 16°C | 11°C | 128 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.6 |
| May | 20°C | 16°C | 143 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| June | 23°C | 20°C | 184 mm | 12 | – | – | 7.0 |
| July | 27°C | 24°C | 188 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| August | 29°C | 25°C | 116 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.4 |
| September | 26°C | 22°C | 203 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 21°C | 17°C | 150 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.5 |
| November | 16°C | 12°C | 74 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.2 |
| December | 11°C | 7°C | 63 mm | 7 | – | – | 6.4 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Himeji?
The best months are October, August, November, May.
When is the rainy season in Himeji?
The wettest months are July, September, June.