September marks the transition from summer to fall. This means that the weather tends to be unstable; it will still be hot and humid until around September 20. However, it suddenly becomes cooler in late September.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is September the best time to visit Hiroshima?
No. Hiroshima Prefecture has its best autumn sightseeing season from October to November, but September is not yet the season. September is still hot and humid, and there are many rainy days. A typhoon may hit. However, in return, hotel room rates are generally more reasonable than during the fall peak season.
What should I wear in Hiroshima in September?
September is a difficult month for us Japanese to choose what to wear. Basically, it is hot and humid, but it is quite cool on rainy days. So, it is advisable to wear mainly short-sleeved summer clothes and bring a light cardigan or jacket. For more information on summer and fall clothing in Japan, please refer to the following articles.
Weather in Hiroshima in early September
September 5, 2014: Many unidentified travelers visit famous great Torii gate in Miyajima, Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 26.5℃ (79.7°F) 30.9℃ (87.6°F) 23.0℃ (73.4°F) |
62.9 mm (2.48inch) – |
※ 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-September
Miyajima, Hiroshima, Japan – 15 September 2017: Japanese woman praying in front of a little shrine at Daisho-in temple = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 24.8℃ (76.6°F) 29.3℃ (84.7°F) 21.3 ℃ (70.3°F) |
47.8 mm (1.88 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Hiroshima in late September
September 30, 2019: Japanese electric tram stopped at the Kamiyacho-nishi tram station in Hiroshima, Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 22.7℃ (72.9°F) 27.2℃ (81.0°F) 19.0℃ (66.2°F) |
52.0 mm (2.05 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 |
Now, let’s plan to make your vacation in Japan the best experience ever!
