August is the best season for sightseeing in Hiroshima. Although it is a very hot time of year, many people usually visit Hiroshima around August 6 to pray for the souls of those who died, as the atomic bomb was dropped on the city of Hiroshima on August 6, 1945.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What kind of clothing is recommended for sightseeing in Hiroshima in August?
In August, Hiroshima City experiences hot days with temperatures exceeding 30 degrees Celsius during the daytime, partly due to the heat island effect. It is very hot around the Peace Memorial Museum, the Atomic Bomb Dome, and other tourist attractions, so it is advisable to wear a short-sleeved shirt and bring a parasol or hat. Be sure to drink plenty of water to avoid heat stroke. Please be careful not to walk for too long. For summer clothes, please refer to the following article.
Will there be a typhoon in Hiroshima?
Typhoons hit the Japanese archipelago between July and October, bringing a lot of rain. Typhoons rarely hit Hiroshima City, but the weather can be rough as they pass through the city. In such cases, bullet trains and airplanes may be cancelled, so please pay attention to the weather forecast.
Weather in Hiroshima in early August
August 8 2018: The cable car to Mount Misen, Miyajima island, Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 29.1℃ (84.4°F) 33.5℃ (92.3°F) 25.7 ℃ (78.3°F) |
39.2 mm (1.54 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
>> Click here for a [quick reference] converted from Celsius to Fahrenheit.
Weather in Hiroshima in mid-August
Japan,Hiroshima,August 10,2018 in a summer afternoon many people praying in front of the bomb dome,the Letzel bulding = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 28.6℃ (83.5°F) 32.8℃ (91.0°F) 25.3 ℃ (77.5°F) |
47.4 mm (1.87 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Hiroshima in late August
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – AUGUST 26, 2017: A deer walking on Miyajima street = Shuttestock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 27.8℃ (82.0°F) 32.1℃ (89.8°F) 24.4℃ (75.9°F) |
44.8 mm (1.76 inch) – |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Reference: Current weather and temperature in Hiroshima, forecast for the next 7 days
Monthly weather in Hiroshima
Below are articles about the weather in Hiroshima. Click on the month of interest to see articles about that month.
| January | February | March |
| April | May | June |
| July | August | September |
| October | November | December |
Weather in tourist destinations around Japan
Below are pages showing the climates of various regions in Japan at the same time of the year.
| Tokyo | Osaka | Kyoto |
| Hokkaido | Sendai | Nagano |
| Nagoya | Hiroshima | Fukuoka |
| Okinawa |
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