In January and February, the area around Hiroshima, like other major Japanese cities, experiences its coldest season. However, Hiroshima has a relatively mild climate, with temperatures rarely falling below freezing. The weather is relatively pleasant, with many sunny days. On the other hand, the mountainous areas in the northern part of Hiroshima Prefecture are very cold and snowy.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear in Hiroshima and Miyajima in January?
In Hiroshima, as in Tokyo and Osaka, you should wear a coat or down jacket. If you do not like the cold, you should also prepare a scarf, gloves, and a knit hat. For more information on winter clothing in Japan, please refer to the following article.
Does it snow in Hiroshima or Miyajima in January?
No. In Hiroshima City and on Miyajima Island, snow rarely falls.
Weather in Hiroshima in early December
Hiroshima, Japan, Jan. 8: Women wearing beautiful kimonos for their 20-year-old coming-of-age ceremony = Shutterstock
Miyajima, Japan – January 02, 2020: Street food of Itsukushima Island = Shutterstock
Miyajima, Japan – January 02, 2020: Cityscape to the Walking Tourists and Itsukushima streets = Shutterstock
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 5.8℃ (42.4°F) 10.3℃ (50.5°F) 2.3℃ (36.1°F) |
11.8 mm (0.46 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 mid-December
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 5.5℃ (41.9°F) 10.0℃ (50.0°F) 2.1 ℃ (35.8°F) |
16.7 mm (0.66 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
| Average temperature Highest temperature (Lowest temperature) |
Total precipitation (Total snowfall depth) |
|
| Hiroshima | 5.0℃ (41.0°F) 9.5℃ (49.1°F) 1.6℃ (34.88°F) |
17.7 mm (0.70 inch) 1 cm (0.39 inch) |
※ Source: All figures are the average for 30 years of 1991-2020 announced by the Japan Meteorological Agency
What to wear in Japan during winter
For winter clothes, please refer to the following article.
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 |
