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
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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