In December, the area around Hiroshima City enjoys mild sunny days, and in early December, autumn foliage can still be enjoyed. It starts to get cold in earnest around mid-December, but the plains facing the Seto Inland Sea do not have such a severe winter. In contrast, the mountainous areas in the northern part of Hiroshima Prefecture experience very cold days.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I see autumn leaves in Hiroshima City and Miyajima in December?
Yes, you can still enjoy the autumn leaves in early December.
What should I wear in December in Hiroshima City and on Miyajima Island?
In December, you should wear a coat or down jacket in Hiroshima City and Miyajima. Hiroshima has a relatively mild climate for Japan, but if you still don’t like the cold, you may want to bring a scarf and gloves as well. For more information on winter clothing in Japan, please refer to the following article.
Weather in Hiroshima in early December
MIYAJIMA, JAPAN – DECEMBER 10, 2016: Landscape photo of tourists seeing the famous torii gate of Itsukushima Shrine up-close during low tide which appears to float on water at high tide = Shutterstock
HIROSHIMA, JAPAN – DECEMBER 10: Tourists visit Atomic Bomb Dome in Hiroshima, Japan = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 8.9℃ (48.0°F) 13.6℃ (56.5°F) 5.2℃ (41.4°F) |
22.5 mm (0.89 inch) 0 cm (0 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-December
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 7.3℃ (45.1°F) 11.7℃ (53.1°F) 3.9 ℃ (39.0°F) |
14.5 mm (0.57 inch) 1 cm (0.39 inch) |
※Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
Weather in Hiroshima in late December
HIROSHIMA,JAPAN-DECEMBER 30,2013 :Japanese tourists respect, The cenotaph for victims of the A-bomb near Atomic bomb dome at Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 6.5℃ (43.7°F) 11.1℃ (52.0°F) 3.0℃ (37.4°F) |
17.0 mm (0.67 inch) 1 cm (0.39 inch) |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
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!
