Hiroshima Peace Memorial 原爆ドーム
Hiroshima, Japan UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Hiroshima Peace Memorial in Hiroshima, Japan, is an A-bombed building and memorial that originated in 1915 and spans 0.004 square km with a height of 25 m. It holds designation as a World Heritage Site and Historic Site of Japan. The location is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 10th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Average temperatures range from a low of 2 °C in January and February to a high of 30 °C in August. Monthly rainfall reaches its highest points in June at 248 mm on about 13 days and July at 243 mm on about 16 days, while December sees lower precipitation with 42 mm of rain on about 10 days.
The nearest airport is Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport at a distance of 34 km, and Hiroshima Airport functions as a hub at 43 km. The site is located 674 km from Tokyo. Nearby places to visit include the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum at 0.5 km, Hiroshima Castle at 0.9 km, and Itsukushima Shrine at 16.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 30 °C. The wettest is June, with about 248 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 9 | 13 | 18 | 22 | 25 | 29 | 30 | 27 | 22 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 23 | 24 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 68 | 121 | 141 | 166 | 248 | 243 | 107 | 158 | 88 | 70 | 42 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
