April, along with May, is the spring tourist season. In Hiroshima City and Miyajima Island, warm and mild days continue. The Seto Inland Sea coast of Hiroshima Prefecture, including Hiroshima and Miyajima, has many warm days throughout the year. Especially during this time of spring, the days are pleasant and ideal for sightseeing. Popular tourist destinations can be crowded, so be sure to make your hotel reservations early.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When can I see cherry blossoms in Hiroshima City and Miyajima?
Usually, in Hiroshima City and Miyajima, cherry blossoms start blooming in late March and can be viewed until early April. Many cherry blossom viewers come to Peace Memorial Park and other cherry blossom viewing spots. Miyajima is also beautiful with approximately 1,900 cherry trees.
What should I wear in April in Hiroshima City and on Miyajima Island?
In April, spring clothes such as cardigans and jackets are recommended. However, if you want to see the cherry blossoms outside at night in early April, you should also prepare a light coat or jumper because it gets cold. For more information on spring attire in Japan, please refer to the following article.
Weather in Hiroshima in early April
Hiroshima, Japan – 04/01/2018: Two girls looking at sakura blossom from a bench near water channel = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
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| Hiroshima | 13.0℃ (55.4°F) 18.1℃ (64.6°F) 8.4℃ (47.1°F) |
46.0 mm (1.81 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-April
MIYAJIMA, JAPAN – 12 April 2017: Deers are considered Miyajima’s locals and can be found all over Miyajima ground
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 14.8℃ (58.6°F) 19.8℃ (67.6°F) 10.2 ℃ (50.4°F) |
50.3 mm (1.98 inch) – |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Hiroshima in late April
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – APRIL 21, 2012: People visit Peace Memorial Museum in Hiroshima, Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 16.4℃ (61.5°F) 21.4℃ (70.5°F) 11.7℃ (53.1°F) |
44.7 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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