Hiroshima
City in Japan
Located 674 km from Tokyo, Hiroshima is a city in Japan with a population of about 1.2 million as of 2021. Visitors travel here to see historic landmarks such as the Hiroshima Peace Memorial and Hiroshima Castle.
What to see
The city features sites of historical significance, including the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, which is a UNESCO site, and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. The Children's Peace Monument is also present. Visitors can also explore the grounds and structure of Hiroshima Castle.
When to go
Temperatures in Hiroshima range from cool winters to warm summers. January and February are the coldest months, with daily highs around 8 °C to 9 °C. The warmest time is July and August, when daily highs reach 29 °C to 30 °C. Travelers should note that rainfall is frequent, with the highest number of rainy days occurring in July and June, seeing 16 and 13 days of rain respectively.
Getting there
Hiroshima Airport is the primary hub, situated 43 km from the city. Alternatively, Iwakuni Kintaikyo Airport is located 33 km away.
Top sights in Hiroshima
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 Hiroshima (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Children's Peace Monument