Hiroshima in January
5.4out of 10
Not the best time
Cold: highs around 8°C. Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days.
8°CAvg high
0°CAvg low
9Rainy days (56 mm)
9:56 hDaylight
07:21Sunrise · 17:18 Sunset
Why this score
- Cold: highs around 8°C
- Frequent rain: about 9 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- A warm jacket
- Rain jacket or compact umbrella
- Gloves for freezing mornings
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in January is fairly consistent from year to year (2.9 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C | 0°C | 56 mm | 9 | – | – | 5.4 |
| February | 9°C | 1°C | 68 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.5 |
| March | 13°C | 4°C | 110 mm | 12 | – | – | 5.8 |
| April | 18°C | 9°C | 125 mm | 11 | – | – | 6.8 |
| May | 23°C | 13°C | 141 mm | 11 | – | – | 7.3 |
| June | 25°C | 18°C | 220 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.4 |
| July | 29°C | 22°C | 246 mm | 17 | – | – | 6.1 |
| August | 31°C | 23°C | 159 mm | 15 | – | – | 6.3 |
| September | 27°C | 19°C | 188 mm | 13 | – | – | 6.9 |
| October | 22°C | 13°C | 108 mm | 9 | – | – | 7.8 |
| November | 16°C | 7°C | 70 mm | 8 | – | – | 7.0 |
| December | 10°C | 2°C | 64 mm | 10 | – | – | 5.8 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Hiroshima in January?
Daytime highs average 8°C and nights about 0°C.
When is the best time to visit Hiroshima?
The best months are October, May.